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NCT05403086 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Pragmatic Trial of Psilocybin Therapy in Palliative Care

A Phase 2 study of Demoralization, sponsored by Charles S. Grob, M.D..

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100
Enrollment target
5
Study locations

NCT05403086 is a Phase 2 study of Demoralization that is actively recruiting participants, run by Charles S. Grob, M.D.. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants. The trial reports 5 study locations across 2 states.

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The verdict

NCT05403086, a Phase 2 study of Demoralization, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Charles S. Grob, M.D..

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target
5
Study locations

Study Summary

This multicenter, triple-blind, phase 2, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of psilocybin therapy compared to an active control in treating demoralization in adults near the end of life (≤2 years life expectancy).

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Ketamine
  • DRUG Psilocybin

Study Locations (5)

California

  • Marin Cancer Care - Greenbrae
  • University of California, Los Angeles - Los Angeles
  • University of San Francisco - San Francisco
  • Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - Torrance

Maryland

  • Sunstone Therapies - Rockville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2025-01-19
Est. Completion 2027-12-31
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Charles S. Grob, M.D.

1 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05403086

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05403086 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Charles S. Grob, M.D., which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Demoralization appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Ketamine is the first listed.

NCT05403086 reports 5 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05403086 about?

NCT05403086 is a clinical study titled "Pragmatic Trial of Psilocybin Therapy in Palliative Care". This multicenter, triple-blind, phase 2, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of psilocybin therapy compared to an active control in treating demoralization in adults near the end of life (≤2 years life expectancy).

What is the current status of trial NCT05403086?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2025-01-19. Estimated completion is 2027-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT05403086 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Demoralization.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05403086?

The interventions under investigation include: Ketamine (DRUG), Psilocybin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05403086?

This trial is sponsored by Charles S. Grob, M.D., which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05403086 being conducted?

This trial has 5 study locations across California, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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