A Dose Optimization Study of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD in U.S. Veterans

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Drug, Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 2
SUMMARY

This open label, within-subjects dose optimization trial will investigate the optimal number of MDMA-Assisted Therapy treatment cycles (i.e., one MDMA session and three integration sessions) in a sample of U.S. veterans with PTSD. Participants will complete from one to five cycles of MDMA-AT.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Are a U.S. military veteran at least 18 years old.

• Are able to provide written, informed consent.

• Are able to swallow pills.

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

• Must provide a contact who is willing and able to be reached by the investigators in the event of a participant becoming unwell or unreachable.

• If able to become pregnant, must have a negative pregnancy test at study entry and prior to each Experimental Session, and must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods.

• Must have a current PTSD diagnosis at screening and baseline.

• Must not participate in any other interventional clinical trials for the duration of the study.

• Must commit to medication dosing, therapy, and all study procedures.

Locations
United States
New York
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
RECRUITING
The Bronx
Contact Information
Primary
Amy Lehrner, PhD
Amy.Lehrner@va.gov
718-584-9000
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2029-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Treatment Arm
Open label, within-subjects treatment arm. Participants receive 120mg + optional 60mg supplement. There will be from one to five dosing sessions that occur three to five weeks apart. Each dosing session is followed by three integration psychotherapy sessions.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Bronx VA Medical Center

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