Treatment With Psilocybin for Chronic Neuropathic Pain and Depression (TRANSCEND)
Treatment With Psilocybin for Chronic Neuropathic Pain and Depression (TRANSCEND): An Open-Label Clinical Trial
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
16 participants
Apr 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Psilocybin, the chemical component of "magic mushrooms", has been administered with psychotherapy in several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) showing large and sustained antidepressant effects. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of psilocybin therapy for adults with chronic neuropathic pain and co-morbid treatment resistant depression.
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Interventions
The psilocybin used in this study meets quality specifications suitable for human research use. The active drug is encapsulated using a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) capsule and contains 25 mg of psilocybin. The psilocybin will be administered once during the trial in combination with supportive therapy.
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NCT06518720