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NCT04123314 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1

Psilocybin for Depression in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Early Alzheimer's Disease

A Early Phase 1 study of Depression and Alzheimer Disease, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Early Phase 1
Development phase
20
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04123314 is a Early Phase 1 study of Depression and Alzheimer Disease that is actively recruiting participants, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04123314, a Early Phase 1 study of Depression and Alzheimer Disease, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Early Phase 1
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This open-label pilot study examines whether the hallucinogenic drug, psilocybin, given under supportive conditions, is safe and effective for depression in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This study will also assess whether psilocybin may improve quality of life in those individuals.

Interventions

  • DRUG Psilocybin

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research - Baltimore

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2021-03-24
Est. Completion 2026-12-31
Phase Early Phase 1

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

1,448 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04123314

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04123314 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Early Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Psilocybin is the first listed.

NCT04123314 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04123314 about?

NCT04123314 is a clinical study titled "Psilocybin for Depression in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Early Alzheimer's Disease". This open-label pilot study examines whether the hallucinogenic drug, psilocybin, given under supportive conditions, is safe and effective for depression in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This study will also assess whether psilocybin may improve quali...

What is the current status of trial NCT04123314?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2021-03-24. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT04123314 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Depressive Symptoms.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04123314?

The interventions under investigation include: Psilocybin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04123314?

This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04123314 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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