Psilocybin for cancer pain study
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) can help with severe cancer pain. You may qualify if your pain is high despite strong medications and you are willing to be monitored closely.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your cancer is advanced and not likely to be cured or controlled.
- Your average pain is at least a 4 out of 10 in the past week.
- You are taking strong pain medicine (opioids) equal to 200 mg of morphine or more each day.
- You have seen a palliative care doctor at Dana-Farber or Massachusetts General Hospital in the last 3 months.
- You are able to swallow pills and have a support person who can be contacted if needed.
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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