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NCT06405607 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Psilocybin or Ketamine for Alcohol Use Disorder: An Active Comparator Trial

A Phase 2 study of Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol Abuse, sponsored by University of Iowa.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
80
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06405607 is a Phase 2 study of Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol Abuse that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Iowa. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, below the 328-participant average among 184 other Alcohol Use Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06405607, a Phase 2 study of Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol Abuse, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Iowa.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
80 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will collect data that measures the effects of a psychedelic intervention on patients struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The study design will be a double blind, randomized, active-comparator trial with two study arms. Subjects randomized to Arm 1 (n=40) will receive individual psychotherapy sessions plus a 30 mg dose of psilocybin. Arm 2 subjects (n=40) will receive individual psychotherapy sessions and a 0.75 mg/kg dose of ketamine.

Interventions

  • DRUG Ketamine
  • DRUG Psilocybin

Study Locations (1)

Iowa

  • University of Iowa Health Care - Iowa City

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 80 participants
Start Date 2025-06-12
Est. Completion 2028-04
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

University of Iowa

228 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06405607

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06405607 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 80 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 328-participant average among 184 other Alcohol Use Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Iowa, which has 228 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Alcohol Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Ketamine is the first listed.

NCT06405607 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Iowa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06405607 about?

NCT06405607 is a clinical study titled "Psilocybin or Ketamine for Alcohol Use Disorder: An Active Comparator Trial". This study will collect data that measures the effects of a psychedelic intervention on patients struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The study design will be a double blind, randomized, active-comparator trial with two study arms. Subjects randomized to Arm 1 (n=40) will receive individual p...

What is the current status of trial NCT06405607?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2025-06-12. Estimated completion is 2028-04.

What conditions does trial NCT06405607 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Dependence.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06405607?

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

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06405607?

This trial is sponsored by University of Iowa, which has 228 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06405607 being conducted?

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

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