Status:

COMPLETED

LSD Therapy for Persons Suffering From Major Depression

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Collaborating Sponsors:

Department of Psychiatry Basel (UPK Basel; Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Borgwardt)

Conditions:

Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

25+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Background: Major Depressive Disorder is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses, leading to substantial personal distress and economical consequences. Pharmacological Treatment is limited and rela...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Major Depressive Disorder according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)
  • \> 25 years
  • Sufficient understanding of the German language

Exclusion

  • \< 25 years
  • Concomitant diagnosis of past or present psychotic disorder
  • Concomitant diagnosis of past or present bipolar disorder
  • First degree relative with a psychotic disorder
  • Unable or unwilling to discontinue antidepressant medication
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Known hypersensitivity to LSD
  • Somatic disorders including central nervous system (CNS) involvement
  • Known or suspected non-compliance, drug or alcohol abuse
  • Metal implants
  • Weight \< 42 kg
  • Suicide risk or very likely to require psychiatric hospitalisation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03866252

Start Date

November 1 2019

End Date

December 1 2022

Last Update

April 23 2025

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Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken

Basel, Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland, 4002