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MDMA-assisted therapy for stress in healthcare and first responders

Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderAdjustment Disorders

Treatments studied

Part of Mental health clinical trials.

This Phase 2 study tests whether MDMA combined with structured therapy can reduce stress symptoms in people who have been exposed to major work-related stress in healthcare or emergency response. It’s designed to help participants during special “experimental” sessions plus regular therapy sessions without MDMA.

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Phase
Phase 2
Enrollment
30 people
Ages
18 years and older
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • Your work involved stressful events in healthcare or emergency response
  • You can read and speak English and can swallow pills
  • You agree to have study sessions recorded and to take part in therapy sessions
  • You have a reachable support person if you become suicidal or can’t be reached
  • If you can become pregnant, you must test negative and use birth control through 10 days after the last MDMA session
  • You can follow study rules like fasting, avoiding certain meds, not joining other drug trials, and arranging rides home after sessions

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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