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Treatment of Persisting Symptoms After Concussion With Psilocybin Assisted Therapy

RecruitingPhase 1Ages 18 Years - 65 YearsAllUniversity of Calgary
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of psilocybin assisted therapy as an intervention to reduce symptom burden in adult patients (aged 18-65) with persisting symptoms after concussion (PSaC). This trail will test the following 2 aims: AIM 1 : To test the safety and feasibility of an active psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to an active control for patients with PSaC. AIM 2: To evaluate the efficacy of an active psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy compared to an active control as a treatment for PSaC. Participants will be asked to: * Complete a 2-part screening process * Attend a baseline assessment * Complete a psychoeducation preparation session(s) * Attend psilocybin administration session (receive high dose \[25mg\] or low dose psilocybin \[1mg\]) * Complete 5 weekly sessions of Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) *

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * Individuals of all sexes, gender identities, and ethnicities * Ages 18 to 65 years at the time of screening * Diagnosis of concussion based on the 2024 ACRM criteria * Meet ICD-10 criteria for PSaC for at least 3-months to a maximum of 5 years * Have an overall RPQ score โ‰ฅ 13 with 3 or more symptoms scored โ‰ฅ3 * Limited lifetime use of serotonergic hallucinogens * Ability to read/write English An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Severe or moderate substance use disorder other than nicotine in past 6 months * Lifetime diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorders (or first or second-degree relative) * Active suicidal ideation or serious attempt within the past 1 year. * Current pregnancy or nursing, trying to become pregnant * Any notable abnormality on ECG or routine medical blood laboratory test * Insulin-dependent diabetes; if taking oral hypoglycemic agent, then no history of hypoglycemia * Epilepsy with a history of seizures * Current or recent (within 12 weeks) participation in a clinical trial * Cognitive impairment (SLUMS score \<20) * Suffered a moderate/severe TBI at least once in lifetime * Any other circumstances that, in the opinion of the investigators, compromises participant safety
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What it tests

  • Psilocybin
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Where

1 site
University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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