CompletedEarly Phase 1psilocybin
Precision Functional Brain Mapping in Psilocybin
Sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine
NCT ID
NCT04501653
Target Enrollment
11 participants
Start Date
2021-06-01
Est. Completion
2023-03-19
About This Study
This project will employ functional brain imaging to study the mechanism and immediate and long-term effects of psilocybin, a serotonin receptor 2A agonist, on cortical and cortico-subcortical brain networks in healthy adults.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- •Psilocybin
- •Methylphenidate
Eligibility
Age:18 Years - 40 Years
Healthy Volunteers:Yes
View full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. men and woman between 18 and 40 years of age; 2. Have used a psychedelic substance within the previous 5 years but not within the last 6 months 3. No active psychiatric conditions requiring treatment with psychotropic medications (may be included if psychiatric condition is stable and participant is willing to discontinue medication for 1 month prior to participation with permission from their treating provider); 4. Able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of medical conditions that may confound results of imaging study or that are contraindications to psilocybin exposure (e.g. neurological, renal, hypertension, metabolic or cardiovascular disease or pregnancy); 2. No prior exposure to classic psychedelics (psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca, mescaline); 3. Presence of psychiatric conditions that may confound interpretation of results or that are contraindications to psilocybin exposure (e.g. major mood disorder, current substance use disorder, personal or immediate family history (parents, siblings) of any schizophrenia spectrum disorders); 4. Use of psychotropic medication during the study; 5. Presence of contraindications to MRI scanning (implantable devices, bone hardware, IUD). 6. Prior adverse reactions to psychedelics, based on the Challenging Experiences Questionnaire administered during initial screening
Study Locations (1)
Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, United States