Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Severe Alcohol Use Disorder

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorBrigham and Women's Hospital

About this trial

This study aims to determine the safety and preliminary efficacy of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in improving alcohol-related outcomes among adults with severe alcohol use disorder in a a double-blind, dose-comparison concurrent control, randomized trial. Participants will undergo structured psychotherapy and will be randomized to two psilocybin sessions to receive either a full dose (30mg or 40mg) or low dose (10mg or 15mg).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

English speaking adults between ages 18 and 65

Diagnosis of DSM5 AUD, severe

Completion of inpatient withdrawal management (i.e. "detox") for AUD within 90 days of enrollment

Amenable to attending all psychotherapy and study visits at BWH CCI

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Psilocybin

Treatment groups

36 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators