Status:

RECRUITING

Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

University of Calgary

Collaborating Sponsors:

Johns Hopkins University

University of Maryland

Conditions:

Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcoholism

Eligibility:

All Genders

22-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine if a single dose of psilocybin administered with motivational enhancement therapy (MET) can reduce heavy drinking in patients with an alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Detailed Description

The primary objective of this study is to determine if psilocybin administered with a standardized psychotherapeutic intervention, motivational enhancement therapy (MET), can reduce heavy drinking in ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meets DSM-5 AUD criteria of at least moderate severity
  • Meets heavy drinking requirements (heavy drinking days, number of drinks) in past 30 days
  • Desire to decrease alcohol consumption
  • Limited lifetime hallucinogen use

Exclusion

  • Severe or moderate substance use disorder other than alcohol or nicotine in past 6 months
  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorders or first-degree relative with diagnosis
  • Active suicidal ideation or serious attempt within past 3 years
  • Currently pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant
  • Any notable abnormality on ECG, physical exam, or routine medical blood laboratory test

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 20 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

128 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05995769

Start Date

March 20 2024

End Date

October 1 2027

Last Update

May 7 2024

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 4Z6