Psilocybin therapy for PTSD from partner violence
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether psilocybin, a substance that can help the brain process trauma, combined with therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms in people who have experienced intimate partner violence. You must be at least 6 months past the last incident and not have serious health or mental health issues.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 65 years old.
- You have experienced partner violence at least 6 months ago, and it happened more than once.
- You have PTSD symptoms (score of 33 or higher on a standard PTSD test).
- You have little or no past use of hallucinogens like psilocybin or LSD.
- You are not currently pregnant, nursing, or trying to get pregnant.
- You do not have certain medical conditions like epilepsy, insulin-dependent diabetes, or a recent head injury.
- You are not actively suicidal or have attempted suicide in the past year.
- You do not have a history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in yourself or a close family member.
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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