Psilocybin plus niacin to help quit smoking
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether a psilocybin “session” with niacin can help people quit smoking. It’s for adults who smoke daily and want to quit but have tried and struggled before.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years old or older.
- You smoke every day (at least 5 cigarettes daily) and still want to quit.
- You must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- You agree to not smoke for 1 hour before the session until at least 8 hours after.
- You agree to avoid alcohol and other drugs that affect the mind for 24 hours around the session.
- You must pass medical screening (including blood/urine tests and an EKG) and not meet the study’s safety exclusions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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