Psilocybin therapy for severe alcohol use disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, combined with talk therapy can help people with severe alcohol use disorder stop or reduce drinking. Participants will first complete a 4-week inpatient detox program before receiving psilocybin in a supervised setting.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 64 years old
- You have been diagnosed with severe alcohol use disorder and want to stop or cut down
- You are willing to stay alcohol-free during a 4-week detox program at the hospital
- You are not currently taking any medications for alcohol use disorder and can pause other interacting medications
- You do not have certain heart conditions, liver disease, or other unstable health problems
- You do not have a history of psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or major depression with psychosis
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