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Magic mushroom compound tested for IBS relief

NCT ID NCT06206265

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small pilot study is testing whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) given alongside psychotherapy can safely help adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Fourteen participants will receive two doses of 25 mg of psilocybin in a controlled setting. The study uses a delayed-start design, meaning some people get treatment right away while others wait, to compare effects. The main focus is on safety, but researchers will also track changes in pain, stool habits, and mood.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
psilocybin (TRP-8802)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for irritable bowel syndrome that combines a psychedelic drug with talk therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase pilot study with only 14 people. It is designed mainly to test safety, not effectiveness, so results may not apply broadly.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

14 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: Age 1\. Participant must be 21 to 64 years of age, inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent form. Type of Participant and Disease Characteristics 1. Participant has a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 2. Have a clinical diagnosis of IBS (any subtype) as defined by the Rome IV clinical criteria: 3. Abdominal pain at least 4 days per month over at least 2 months associated with one or more of the following: i. Related to defecation ii. A change in frequency of stool iii. A change in form (appearance) of stool iv. After appropriate evaluation, the symptoms cannot be fully explained by another medical condition 4. Have "treatment resistant" IBS (Rajagopalan 1997) by having all of the following: 1. symptoms for more than 12 months by history 2. received adequate explanation and reassurance for symptoms as documented by a gastroenterologist in the medical record. This means the patient's primary gastroenterologist will document that they have conducted an evaluation that is within appropriate standards of practice to exclude other medical conditions, and that in their opinion irritable bowel syndrome is the most appropriate diagnosis. The patient's primary gastroenterologist will also document that they have discussed this evaluation and diagnosis with the patient. 3. tried at least one dietary intervention by history 4. tried at least one pharmacologic agent for at least six weeks by history 5. Have attempted a gut-brain behavior therapy for at least six weeks by history 6. Concurrent psychotherapy is allowed if the type and frequency of the therapy has been stable for at least 2 months prior to screening and is expected to remain stable during participation in the study. 7. Participant must not use tobacco or other nicotine containing products (e.g., vape pens) by history. 8. Participant must be medically stable as determined by screening for medical problems via a personal interview and/or, a medical questionnaire, and an ECG, within 1 month of starting active intervention (performed during screening). 9. Participant must agree to consume approximately the same amount of caffeine-containing beverage (e.g., coffee, tea, cola) that he/she consumes on a usual morning, before arriving at the research unit on the mornings of TRP 8802 session days. If the participant does not routinely consume caffeinated beverages, he/she must agree to not do so on the TRP 8802 session day 10. Participant must agree to refrain from using any psychoactive drugs, including alcoholic beverages and nicotine, within 24 hours before and after each TRP 8802 administration. The exception is caffeine. 11. Participant must agree to not take triptan medications (e.g., sumatriptan) within 72 hours before and after each TRP 8802 administration. 12. Participant must agree to not take sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil, or similar medications within 72 hours before and after each TRP 8802 administration. 13. Participant must agree to not take any pro re nata (PRN) medications on the mornings of TRP 8802 sessions. 14. Participant must agree that for 7 days before each TRP 8802 session, he/she will refrain from taking any nonprescription medication, cannabis, nutritional supplement, or herbal supplement except when approved by the Principal Investigator. Exceptions will be evaluated by the Principal Investigator and will include acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, osmotic laxatives, stimulant laxatives, secretagogues such as linaclotide and lubiprostone, birth control, thyroid hormones, and common doses of vitamins and minerals. 15. Participant must have at least a high school level of education or equivalent (e.g., General Educational Development \[GED\] Test). 16. Participant must demonstrate ability to track abdominal pain and stool frequency and consistency daily in the ePRO system. 17. Participant must demonstrate ability to wear watch with heart rate tracking capability for daily heart rate tracking. 18. Participant must be willing to attempt fMRI scan and EEG. Sex and Contraceptive/Barrier Requirements 19. Contraceptive use by women and men should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies. Adequate birth control methods include intrauterine device, injected/implanted/intravaginal/transdermal hormonal method, oral hormones plus a barrier contraception, abstinence, vasectomized sole partner, or double barrier contraception. Subjects will be excluded if they cannot use highly effective birth control for any reason. If a potential subject lives in an area where local regulations preclude the use of adequate contraception (intrauterine device, injected/implanted/intravaginal/transdermal hormonal method, oral hormones plus a barrier contraception, abstinence, vasectomized sole partner, or double barrier contraception), study enrollment will not be allowed. 1. If a participant is opting for abstinence as their birth control method, only true/total abstinence is permitted. Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods), lactational amenorrhea, and withdrawal are not acceptable. Counseling regarding the importance of maintaining abstinence, and the potential risks of exposure to a developing embryo or fetus will be provided during the preparatory sessions during the Preparation 1 session, Integration 1 session, and during Deep Phenotyping 2. 2. Females of reproductive potential must agree to use effective birth control for the duration of active intervention (defined as the time from the Baseline \[deep phenotyping\] visit until 6 months and 3 days (for female subjects) after Deep Phenotyping/EOT visit. Female subjects must agree to not donate eggs, or participate in in vitro fertilization for the duration of the recommended contraceptive use of the trial. 3. Sexually active male participants and/or their female partners must agree to use effective birth control for the duration of active intervention (defined as the time from the Baseline \[deep phenotyping\] visit until the 3 months and 3 days (for male subjects) after Deep Phenotyping/EOT visit of the male participant. Male participants must also agree not to donate sperm for the duration of active intervention. Informed Consent 20. Participant has provided informed consent as described in Appendix 1 which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol. Exclusion Criteria: Medical Conditions 1. Participant has the following vital sign measurements (taken after 5 minutes of sitting down) during screening visit: SBP\>139 mmHg, DBP \> 89 mmHg, and/or HR \> 90bpm 2. Participant has a history of valvular heart disease reported during screening 3. Participant has a history of pulmonary hypertension reported during screening 4. Participant has moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Class B and C) as determined by presence of ascites or encephalopathy and scoring of albumin, bilirubin, and INR on screening labs 5. Participant has one of the following gastrointestinal medical conditions: inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), celiac disease, chronic idiopathic constipation, or eosinophilic esophagitis reported during screening 6. Participant has had (within the past 1 year) a cardiovascular condition such as coronary artery disease, stroke, angina, uncontrolled hypertension, a clinically significant ECG abnormality (e.g., atrial fibrillation), prolonged QTc interval (i.e., QTc \> 450 msec), artificial heart valve, or transient ischemic attack reported during screening 7. Participant has epilepsy with a history of seizures reported during screening 8. Participant has insulin-dependent diabetes reported during screening 9. Participant is taking an oral hypoglycemic agent and has a history of hypoglycemia. 10. Participant has active auto-immune disease (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis) reported during screening 11. Participants has any clinically significant lab abnormalities per a complete blood count and metabolic panel (e.g., elevated liver enzymes) at time of screening, and additional screening labs to exclude organic disease within the past two years. Please see screening in Section 4.2. Cutoffs requiring exclusion from the study are listed below: Lab Panel Test Cutoff for Exclusion CBC White Blood Cell Count \>17 K/uL CBC Hemoglobin \<11.5 g/dL CBC Platelets \<150 K/uL Metabolic Panel Sodium \<130 or \>150 Metabolic Panel Potassium \<3.2 or \> 5.5 Metabolic Panel CO2 \<23 or \>32 BUN \>40 (2X ULN) Creatinine \>1.3 Liver Enzymes Direct bilirubin \>1.0 Liver Enzymes AST \> 80 (2x ULN) Liver Enzymes ALT \> 55 (ULN) Clotting Factors INR \>4 12. Participant has a current or past history of meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) criteria for schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders (except substance/medication-induced or due to another medical condition), or bipolar I or II disorder measured via SCID-5 and SCID-5-PD. 13. Participant has a current or past history (within 1 year) of meeting DSM-5 criteria for a moderate or severe alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use disorder (excluding caffeine) measured via relevant questions from the SCID-5 during screening 14. Participant meets Rome IV criteria for the diagnosis of centrally mediated abdominal pain syndrome (CAPS). Other co-morbid Rome IV diagnoses will not be exclusion criteria. 15. Participant has a history of a medically significant suicide attempt, meaning a suicide attempt leading to an emergency room visit or inpatient hospitalization for any length of time. 16. Participant does not meet institutional guidelines and safety measures for MRI (e.g., has metal in the body or severe claustrophobia) Prior/Concomitant Therapy 17. Participant is taking psychoactive prescription medication (e.g., opioids, tramadol, benzodiazepines) on a regular basis (i.e., more than 2 times a week). 18. Participant is currently taking an antidepressant or neuromodulator, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and TCAs. Participants will also be required to refrain from using antidepressant medications through the completion of primary outcome assessments. Note: if a participant self-initiates a medication taper with the consent and support of their physician, they can re-screen after the appropriate time period. 19. Participant has taken any antidepressant medication for at least 2 weeks (or at least 4 weeks for fluoxetine) prior to the Screening visit. 20. Participant is currently taking on a regular (e.g., daily) basis any medications having a primary centrally-acting serotonergic effect, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). For individuals who have intermittent or PRN use of such medications, TRP 8802 sessions will not be conducted until at least 5 half-lives of the agent have elapsed after the last dose. 21. Subjects taking serotonin-acting dietary supplements (such as 5-hydroxy-tryptophan or St. John's wort) due to the potential for their interaction with psilocybin and increased safety risks. 22. Subjects taking prohibited medications. The list of prohibited medications includes antihypertensive medications (any ACE-I, ARB, beta blocker, or calcium channel blocker), UGT1A9 or 1A10 inhibitors (e.g., regorafenib, rifampicin, phenytoin, eltrombopag, mefenamic acid, diflunisal, niflumic acid, sorafenib, isavuconazole, deferasiroxor, ginseng) and aldehyde or alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor (e.g., disulfiram). 23. Participant does not agree to refrain from cannabis use and the use of all other psychoactive medications and drugs of abuse during the study 24. Participant is currently taking prohibited drugs of abuse, including methamphetamine, illicit opioids (e.g., heroin), cocaine, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy/Molly), or hallucinogens (e.g., mescaline or peyote). 25. Participant has any use of hallucinogens in the past 6 months or has had a total lifetime hallucinogen use of 10 or more times. 26. Participant tests above 0.02% blood alcohol content on breath alcohol testing and/or positive for cocaine, methamphetamine, or opioids on urine drug testing. 27. Participant has a psychiatric condition judged to be incompatible with establishment of rapport or safe exposure to TRP 8802. Prior/Concurrent Clinical Study Experience 28. Participant is currently in another clinical trial. Diagnostic assessments 29. Participant has a significant suicide risk as defined by: 1. suicidal ideation as endorsed on items 4 or 5 on the C-SSRS within the past year at Screening or at Baseline; or 2. suicidal behaviors within the past year; or 3. clinical assessment of significant suicidal risk during participant interviews Other Exclusions 30. Participant is pregnant (as indicated by a positive urine pregnancy test assessed at Screening and before the TRP 8802 session) or nursing. 31. Participant is a WOCBP and sexually active, or a man and sexually active, and not practicing an effective means of birth control. 32. Participant has a confirmed first- or second-degree relative with schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders (except substance/medication-induced or due to another medical condition), or bipolar I or II disorder. 33. Participant is unable to complete 10/14 days of ePRO tracking during run-in period.

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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