RecruitingPhase 2NCT05783817

MDMA-Assisted CBT for OCD (MDMA-CBT4OCD Study)

MDMA-Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compared With Methamphetamine-Assisted CBT in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A Phase II Study


Sponsor

Carolyn Rodriguez

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Sep 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The study assesses the safety and preliminary effectiveness of MDMA-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy in participants diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). MDMA is being studied as a tool to make therapy more effective by reducing fear and increasing openness during sessions. Participants receive MDMA in a supervised clinical setting alongside structured therapy. **You may be eligible if:** - You are at least 18 years old - You have a confirmed diagnosis of OCD with a moderate-to-severe symptom score (YBOCS ≥16) - You have not been on any psychiatric medications for at least 1 month prior to starting - You have tried and failed at least one standard first-line OCD treatment - You are willing to fast and follow the required safety guidelines before sessions **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are currently taking psychotropic medications - You are unable or unwilling to stop medications temporarily for the study - You have medical or psychiatric conditions that prevent you from safely tolerating the study procedures Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUG3,4-Methyl enedioxy methamphetamine

MDMA (3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine.

DRUGMethamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. This is used as a control in the study.

BEHAVIORALCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with exposure and response prevention performed by therapist team.


Locations(1)

Stanford University Medical Center

Palo Alto, California, United States

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