Psilocybin to prevent nerve damage from chemo
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic compound) can prevent nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. If you are receiving certain types of chemo for breast, colorectal, or head and neck cancer, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must have breast, colorectal, or head and neck cancer
- You must be scheduled to receive platinum-based chemo or taxanes (like paclitaxel or docetaxel)
- You must not have significant existing nerve damage (neuropathy) from prior treatment
- You must be able to travel to MD Anderson Cancer Center for all visits
- You must agree to avoid alcohol, nicotine, and other psychoactive drugs around the psilocybin sessions
Quick eligibility check
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