Quick trip? LSD plus risperidone tested for depression
NCT ID NCT07503002
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether a shortened LSD experience, combined with the drug risperidone, can safely ease symptoms of major depression. Ten adults with moderate to severe depression will receive LSD followed by risperidone 45 minutes later. Researchers will monitor safety and measure changes in depression scores over time.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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21 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Have given written informed consent * Meet DSM-5 criteria for MDD * MADRS \>= 28 at screening Can read, write, and speak English fluently * Be judged by study team clinicians to be at low risk for suicidality Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are pregnant, nursing, or not practicing an effective means of birth control * Cardiovascular conditions: hypertension with resting blood pressure systolic \>139 or diastolic \>89, angina, heart rate \> 99, a clinically significant ECG abnormality (e.g., atrial fibrillation, QTc \> 450), TIA in the last 6 months stroke, peripheral or pulmonary vascular disease, cardiac valvulopathy * Epilepsy * Insulin-dependent diabetes; if taking oral hypoglycemic agent, then no history of hypoglycemia * Currently taking antipsychotics, or MAO inhibitors * Patients taking antidepressant medications and unable to taper * Moderate or strong CYP2D6 inhibitor antidepressants must undergo a washout period of 4 weeks or five half-lives prior to treatment * Currently taking CYP2D6 inhibitor other than an antidepressant that will be tapered * Currently taking efavirenz, Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitors such as disulfiram (Antabuse), Alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitors, or UGT1A9 inhibitors or UGT1A10 inhibitors such as phenytoin, regorafenib, eltrombopag * Have a seizure disorder, multiple sclerosis, history of significant head trauma, CNS tumor, movement disorders or any neurodegenerative condition * Morbidly obese (\>100 lbs. above ideal body weight, or BMI \>=40, or BMI \>=35 with high blood pressure or diabetes) * Be judged by a study team clinician to be at risk for moderate or severe alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal * Body weight \< 45 kg * Significant acute adverse reaction (e.g., dystonia) to an antipsychotic * Current or past history of meeting DSM-5 criteria for Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorder (including substance-induced), Bipolar I or II Disorder or Major * Depression with psychotic features * Have a first degree relative with schizophrenia, psychotic disorder (unless substance induced or due to a medical condition), or Bipolar I Disorder.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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