Trial Outcomes & Findings for Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study (NCT NCT00957359)

NCT ID: NCT00957359

Last Updated: 2020-10-20

Results Overview

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring anxiety; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Target enrollment

29 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

2-4 weeks prior to drug administration

Results posted on

2020-10-20

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg.
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Overall Study
STARTED
14
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
14
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Total
n=29 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
Age
52 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.03 • n=99 Participants
60.27 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.45 • n=107 Participants
56.28 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.93 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
11 Participants
n=107 Participants
18 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
4 Participants
n=107 Participants
11 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
13 Participants
n=99 Participants
13 Participants
n=107 Participants
26 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
2 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
14 Participants
n=99 Participants
15 Participants
n=107 Participants
29 Participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring anxiety; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Anxiety
16.93 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.81
15.14 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.88

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day prior to drug administration 1

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring anxiety; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Anxiety
9.0 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.8
9.0 score on a scale
Standard Error .83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day post drug administration 1

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring anxiety; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Anxiety
6.0 score on a scale
Standard Error .80
3.43 score on a scale
Standard Error .83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks post drug administration 1

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring anxiety; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Anxiety
8.44 score on a scale
Standard Error .82
4.64 score on a scale
Standard Error .83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day prior to drug administration 2

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring anxiety; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Anxiety
7.98 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.83
4.57 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.88

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks post drug administration 2

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring anxiety; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Anxiety
5.54 score on a scale
Standard Error .89
3.60 score on a scale
Standard Error .90

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring anxiety; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Anxiety
4.70 score on a scale
Standard Error .89
2.69 score on a scale
Standard Error .92

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) State
48.53 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.12
43.79 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day prior to drug administration 1

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI State
45.6 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.73
39.07 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day post drug administration 1

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI State
40.33 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.73
27.5 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

0-21 (higher score more depression)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Depression
7 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.89
5.29 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.92

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks post drug administration 1

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI State
47.05 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.80
33.5 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day prior to drug administration 2

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI State
45.31 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.82
32.72 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.99

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day post drug administration 2

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI State
38.11 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83
25.73 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.04

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks post drug administration 2

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI State
37.77 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.07
30.67 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.05

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI State
38.28 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.04
28.04 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.15

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI Trait
48.53 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.12
43.79 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day prior to drug administration 1

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI Trait
45.87 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.12
39.07 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day post drug administration 1

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI Trait
44 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.12
27.5 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks post drug administration 1

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI Trait
46.19 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.17
33.5 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day prior to drug administration 2

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI Trait
45.31 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.82
32.72 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.99

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day post drug administration 2

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI Trait
38.11 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.83
25.73 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.04

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks prior to drug administration 2

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI Trait
37.77 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.07
30.67 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.05

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks post drug administration 2

STAI scores 20-80 (higher score more anxiety). Commonly classified as "no or low anxiety" (20-37), "moderate anxiety" (38-44), and "high anxiety" (45-80).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
STAI Trait
38.28 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.04
28.04 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.15

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day prior to drug administration 1

0-21 (higher score more depression)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Depression
16.47 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.81
10.43 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.88

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day post drug administration 1

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring depression; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more depression)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Depression
12.07 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.81
4.21 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.88

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks post drug administration 1

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring depression; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more depression)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Depression
14.24 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.84
6.5 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.88

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day post drug administration 2

0-21 (higher score more anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Anxiety
13.02 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.85
6.84 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.69

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day post drug administration 2

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring depression; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more depression)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Depression
10.05 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.86
5.25 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.97

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 weeks post drug administration 2

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring depression; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more depression)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Depression
9.65 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.95
6.31 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.99

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) used for measuring depression; Scored on a scale of 0-21 (higher score more depression)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
HADS Depression
9.06 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.97
6.48 score on a scale
Standard Error 2.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

0-15 (higher score more death anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Death Anxiety Scale
6.83 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.69
6.71 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.72

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post drug administration 1

0-15 (higher score more death anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Death Anxiety Scale
7.85 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.66
6.57 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.67

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

0-60 (higher score more death transcendence)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Death Transcendence Scale
11.27 score on a scale
Standard Error 5.76
13.64 score on a scale
Standard Error 5.96

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

0-16 (higher score more hopeless)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Hopelessness
6.73 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.74
5.71 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.76

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

0-15 (higher score more death anxiety)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Death Anxiety Scale
8.13 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.64
9.14 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.67

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post drug administration 1

0-60 (higher score more death transcendence)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Death Transcendence Scale
19.88 score on a scale
Standard Error 6.41
33.98 score on a scale
Standard Error 6.44

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post drug administration 1

0-16 (higher score more hopeless)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Hopelessness
6.08 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.75
2.79 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.76

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

0-16 (higher score more hopeless)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Hopelessness
3.86 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.82
2.30 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.82

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

0-96 (higher score more demoralized)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Demoralization Scale
38.07 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.49
35.71 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.61

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post drug administration 1

0-96 (higher score more demoralized)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Demoralization Scale
32.79 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.57
18.79 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.61

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

0-96 (higher score more demoralized)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Demoralization Scale
24.58 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.92
19.38 score on a scale
Standard Error 3.93

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Physical Health Scale
12.53 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.91
15.14 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post drug administration 1

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Physical Health Scale
12.44 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.94
16.0 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Physical Health Scale
14.14 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.05
16.77 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.05

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Psychological Scale
12.67 score on a scale
Standard Error .64
13.57 score on a scale
Standard Error .66

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post drug administration 1

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Psychological Scale
12.28 score on a scale
Standard Error .66
15.43 score on a scale
Standard Error .66

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Psychological Scale
14.90 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.74
15.78 score on a scale
Standard Error .74

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Social Relationships Scale
13.24 score on a scale
Standard Error .82
13.62 score on a scale
Standard Error .85

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post drug administration 1

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Social Relationships Scale
12.78 score on a scale
Standard Error .85
14.86 score on a scale
Standard Error .85

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Social Relationships Scale
13.71 score on a scale
Standard Error .95
15.6 score on a scale
Standard Error .95

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-4 weeks prior to drug administration/ Baseline

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Environment Scale
14.93 score on a scale
Standard Error .71
15.75 score on a scale
Standard Error .74

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post drug administration 1

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Environment Scale
13.90 score on a scale
Standard Error .74
16.42 score on a scale
Standard Error 0.74

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post drug administration 2

4-20 (higher score improved quality of life domain)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Niacin First, Then Psilocybin
n=15 Participants
Active control Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psilocybin First, Then Niacin
n=14 Participants
Drug intervention Psilocybin: Psilocybin is a serotonergic hallucinogen that will be administered once at a dose of 0.3mg/kg Niacin: Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
QoL Environment Scale
15.82 score on a scale
Standard Error .82
16.96 score on a scale
Standard Error .82

Adverse Events

Psilocybin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Niacin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Psilocybin
n=29 participants at risk
Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Niacin
n=29 participants at risk
Psilocybin and niacin will be administered in identically appearing opaque, size 0 gelatin capsules with approximately 180ml of water. The niacin dose will be 250mg
Psychiatric disorders
Transient Anxiety
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1 • 5 years
0.00%
0/29 • 5 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
elevations in BP and HR
3.4%
1/29 • Number of events 1 • 5 years
0.00%
0/29 • 5 years

Additional Information

Stephen Ross, MD

NYU Langone Health

Phone: 212-263-7264

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place