MDMA-assisted therapy for Israeli veterans with PTSD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether MDMA (the active ingredient in Ecstasy) given in therapy sessions can help Israeli special forces veterans with PTSD and moral injury. Participants will receive MDMA alongside talk therapy to see if it reduces symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Be a veteran of a special forces undercover unit in the Israeli army
- Have moderate to severe PTSD symptoms for at least 6 months
- Be fluent in Hebrew and able to swallow pills
- Agree to have sessions recorded, stay overnight after MDMA sessions, and have a contact person reachable by the study team
- Not have used MDMA more than 10 times in the last 10 years or in the last 6 months
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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