About this trial
The aim of this study is to determine if a single dose of psilocybin administered with motivational enhancement therapy (MET) can reduce heavy drinking in patients with an alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Meets DSM-5 AUD criteria of at least moderate severity
Meets heavy drinking requirements (heavy drinking days, number of drinks) in past 30 days
Desire to decrease alcohol consumption
Limited lifetime hallucinogen use
Disqualifiers
Severe or moderate substance use disorder other than alcohol or nicotine in past 6 months
Diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorders or first-degree relative with diagnosis
Active suicidal ideation or serious attempt within past 3 years
Currently pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Psilocybin
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Calgary
Lead sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborator
University of Maryland
Collaborator
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Collaborator