MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Stress Disorders in Healthcare Workers and First Responders
This study is not yet recruiting. It focuses on PTSD and currently lists study information in the United States.
The public registry lists this study as not yet recruiting. Check the official record and ask the research team when recruitment may open.
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United States · 3 sites
- MemoruBoulder, ColoradoSite status: Not listed — confirm with the team
- InnerMost, PBCNew York, New YorkSite status: Not listed — confirm with the team
- The Pearl InstituteWaynesville, North CarolinaSite status: Not listed — confirm with the team
Key information made simple
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Your next step
Study sites are listed in the registry. Recruitment status can differ between sites. Ask the research team to confirm the location, any in-person visits, time commitment, costs or compensation, and participation criteria.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Enrollment listed in the registry
- 30
- Sponsor
- Nautilus Sanctuary
- Sponsor type
- Unknown or unclear
- Study type
- Behavioral
- Intervention type
- Medication / drug
- Study phase
- Phase 2Usually explores whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
- Locations
- United States
- Age range
- Over 18 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT05455996
- Official title
- An Open Label Study to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress in Frontline Healthcare Workers and First Responders Using MDMA-Assisted Therapy
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of MDMA-Assisted Therapy on Frontline Health Care Workers and First Responders suffering from symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress. The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study involving MDMA. Phase 2 studies usually explore whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with ptsd; age range: Over 18 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Nautilus Sanctuary, which appears to be unknown or unclear. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The public registry lists this study as not yet recruiting. Check the official record and ask the research team when recruitment may open.
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