MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Stress Disorders in Healthcare Workers and First Responders

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorNautilus Sanctuary

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of MDMA-Assisted Therapy on Frontline Health Care Workers and First Responders suffering from symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Were exposed to stressors related to their work in a health care setting or emergency response system

Are fluent in speaking and reading English.

Are able to swallow pills.

Agree to have study visits recorded, including Experimental Sessions, and non-drug therapy sessions.

Disqualifiers

Have previously participated in a clinical treatment trial using MDMA.

Have a past diagnosis of PTSD unrelated to their work in the healthcare or emergency response systems.

Have received Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) within 12 weeks of enrollment.

Have a history of or a current primary psychotic disorder or bipolar I disorder

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • MDMA

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Nautilus Sanctuary

Lead sponsor

Nautilus Psychiatric Services, PLLC

Collaborator