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NCT06853912 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Psilocybin With Psychological Support (Psi-PS) for Military Veterans and First Responders With Co-occurring PTSD & Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

A Phase 2 study of PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), sponsored by Nathan Brashares Sackett.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
40
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06853912: Recruiting Phase 2 study of PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), sponsored by Nathan Brashares Sackett.

NCT06853912 is a Phase 2 study of PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) that is actively recruiting participants, run by Nathan Brashares Sackett. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 302-participant average among 154 other PTSD trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06853912, a Phase 2 study of PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Nathan Brashares Sackett.

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

Study Summary

This study is a phase 2 single-site, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial with an open-label extension phase to examine the safety of psilocybin (25 mg) combined with psychological support (Psi-PS) for treatment of approximately 40 military veterans and first responders (ages 21-65) with co-occurring alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychological support is defined as providing safety, reassurance, active listening, and empathetic presence during the drug administration session in a nondirective manner. We hypothesize that Psi-PS may provide a safe treatment for participants. The primary objective of study is to characterize the safety of psilocybin combined with psychological support (Psi-PS) for individuals with co-occurring alcohol use disorder (AUD) and PTSD.

Primary Outcome

Safety of Psi-PS will be measured through the assessment of adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and acute suicidality using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).

Interventions

  • DRUG Psilocybin 25 mg
  • DRUG Maltodextrin (Placebo)

Study Locations (1)

Washington

  • University of Washington Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry - Seattle

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2025-06-01
Est. Completion 2026-06-01
Phase Phase 2
Nathan Brashares Sackett

1 total trials

What NCT06853912 shows while recruiting

NCT06853912 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 302-participant average among 154 other PTSD trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with PTSD appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Psilocybin 25 mg is the first listed.

NCT06853912 reports a single indexed study location in Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06853912 about?

NCT06853912 is a clinical study titled "Psilocybin With Psychological Support (Psi-PS) for Military Veterans and First Responders With Co-occurring PTSD & Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)". This study is a phase 2 single-site, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial with an open-label extension phase to examine the safety of psilocybin (25 mg) combined with psychological support (Psi-PS) for treatment of approximately 40 military veterans and first responders (ages ...

What is the current status of trial NCT06853912?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-06-01. Estimated completion is 2026-06-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06853912 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06853912?

The interventions under investigation include: Psilocybin 25 mg (DRUG), Maltodextrin (Placebo) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06853912?

This trial is sponsored by Nathan Brashares Sackett, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06853912 being conducted?

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

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Where NCT06853912's enrollment target sits among peer trials

40 106th of 154 higher than 41 of 154 other PTSD trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06853912, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT06853912 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.