Status:

RECRUITING

Evaluating the Feasibility, Safety and Efficacy of Psychotherapy Assisted Psilocybin for Treatment of Severe OCD

Lead Sponsor:

Beersheva Mental Health Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

MSICS PHARMA LTD

Conditions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent distressing thoughts and substantial anxiety, accompanied by repetitive behaviors or mental rituals. Indiv...

Detailed Description

Background and research rationale: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent distressing thoughts and substantial anxiety, accompanied by repetitiv...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 1\. DSM-5 diagnosis of OCD established by a trained clinician interview and confirmed by Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview MINI (edition 7).
  • 2\. Y-BOCS score of 16 or greater at evaluation 3. Treatment resistant- Patients; must have failed at least one medication and/or therapy trial of standard care treatment for OCD.
  • 4\. Age: 18 Years to 65 Years 5. Has been off selective serotonin inhibitors for five half-lives of the drug plus 2 weeks.
  • 6\. Must avoid starting new psychotherapy or psychiatric (medical) treatment during the study, without consulting the study team.
  • 7\. Are willing to refrain from taking any psychiatric medications or recreational drugs during the study period.
  • 8\. Must have a negative pregnancy test at study entry and prior to each experiential/ psychedelic session, if able to bear children, and must agree to use adequate birth control.
  • 9\. Must be willing to sign a medical release form for the investigators to communicate directly with their therapist and doctors to confirm a medication and/or medical history. This is decided on a case by case basis upon the discretion of the PI.
  • 10\. Must provide a contact (relative, spouse, close friend, or other caregiver) who is willing and able to be reached by the Clinical Investigators in the event of a participant becoming suicidal or any another relevant reason.
  • 11\. Are willing to commit to medication dosing, experiential/ psychedelic sessions, psychotherapy and follow-up sessions and to complete the full evaluation.

Exclusion

  • 1\. Personal or immediate family history of schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, delusion disorder, paranoid disorder, or schizoaffective disorder.
  • 2\. Current (or last 12-month) substance abuse disorder. 3. Unstable neurological or medical condition. 4. Active suicidal intent or last 12-month suicidal attempt. 5. A history of violence, self-harm, or harm to another. 6. Any unstable medical condition that may render study procedures unsafe. 7. Positive urine pregnancy test at the time of screening. 8. Any use of psychedelic drugs within the prior 12 months. 9. Lack of ability to sign Informed consent. Exclusion Criteria during the study
  • Any unusual reaction to any of the study procedures.
  • A participant's request to stop his/ her participation in the study.
  • Positive pregnancy test at any stage prior to the last psychedelic session

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 25 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04882839

Start Date

November 25 2024

End Date

June 1 2027

Last Update

November 19 2025

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Beer Sheva Mental Health Center

Beersheba, Israel, 8461144