Psilocybin therapy for depression and substance use
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medicine called psilocybin, combined with talk therapy, can help people with hard-to-treat depression and a substance use problem. It aims to see if this treatment can improve mood and reduce substance use.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran or first responder
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have depression that hasn't improved after trying at least 2 different antidepressant treatments
- You have a moderate to severe problem with alcohol, cocaine, opioids, or cannabis
- You are generally healthy and can have an MRI scan
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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