Trial Outcomes & Findings for Psilocybin Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease (NCT NCT04932434)
NCT ID: NCT04932434
Last Updated: 2026-09-03
Results Overview
This clinician-administered assessment measures the severity of Parkinson's disease symptoms.The MDS-UPDRS has four subscales: * I: Non-motor Experiences of Daily Living -- 13 items * II: Motor Experiences of Daily Living -- 13 items * III: Motor Examination -- 33 items * IV: Motor Complications -- 6 items All 65 items across subscales are rated on a 5-point scale (0-4). Total scores were calculated by summing the scores across all 65 items. Higher scores indicate more severe Parkinson's disease symptoms.
COMPLETED
PHASE2
12 participants
7 days after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 7 and 30 days after second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)
2026-09-03
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
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Psilocybin Therapy
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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12
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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12
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
The measure was added to the study protocol after the first participant was enrolled in the study.
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Age, Continuous
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63.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=136 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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5 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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7 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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0 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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0 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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12 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=136 Participants
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Movement Disorder Society-sponsored revision of Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)
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76.333 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.652 • n=136 Participants
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Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
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1.083 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.24 • n=136 Participants
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Enhanced Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms for Parkinson's Disease (eSAPS-PD)
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2.333 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.525 • n=136 Participants
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Psychosis and Hallucinations in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PsycH-Q)
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3.25 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.172 • n=136 Participants
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Severity
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6.75 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.911 • n=136 Participants
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Distress
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7.667 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.228 • n=136 Participants
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Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
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21 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.666 • n=136 Participants
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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
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16.667 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.725 • n=136 Participants
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Sleep Disturbance
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74.917 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.181 • n=136 Participants
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Probabilistic Reversal Learning task (PRL)
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2.889 Number of successful reversals
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.364 • n=136 Participants • The measure was added to the study protocol after the first participant was enrolled in the study.
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Cognitive Control and Flexibility Questionnaire (CCFQ)
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69.25 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.341 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Fatigue
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28.333 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.725 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Cognitive Function
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24.917 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.374 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Upper Extremities Function
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11.833 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.324 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Lower Extremities Function
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11.417 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.088 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Positive Affect & Wellbeing
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26.917 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.160 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Satisfaction with Social Roles & Activities
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25.833 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.254 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Concern with Death & Dying
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16.000 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.438 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Depression
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18.500 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.735 • n=136 Participants
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Anxiety
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23.917 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.942 • n=136 Participants
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Sleep-related Impairment
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48.167 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.966 • n=136 Participants
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Apathy
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13.583 Total score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.188 • n=136 Participants
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Blood markers for inflammation & mitochondrial stress
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9 Participants
n=136 Participants • Three participants did not have their blood collected for this purpose.
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 7 days after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 7 and 30 days after second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)Population: At 7 days following the first study drug administration, incomplete data was recorded for this assessment for one participant, such that total scores were not available for the full analysis population. The data entry error leading to this missing data has been determined to be an inevitable byproduct of the natural course of the research process, with no specific cause identified.
This clinician-administered assessment measures the severity of Parkinson's disease symptoms.The MDS-UPDRS has four subscales: * I: Non-motor Experiences of Daily Living -- 13 items * II: Motor Experiences of Daily Living -- 13 items * III: Motor Examination -- 33 items * IV: Motor Complications -- 6 items All 65 items across subscales are rated on a 5-point scale (0-4). Total scores were calculated by summing the scores across all 65 items. Higher scores indicate more severe Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Movement Disorder Society-sponsored Revision of Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)
7 days following first drug dose
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56.455 Total score
Standard Deviation 19.154
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Movement Disorder Society-sponsored Revision of Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)
7 days following second drug dose
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51.917 Total score
Standard Deviation 16.866
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Movement Disorder Society-sponsored Revision of Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)
30 days following second drug dose
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49.917 Total score
Standard Deviation 19.412
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 7 days after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 7 and 30 days after second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)The C-SSRS measures suicidal ideation (SI) in 6 categories, each scored on a binary scale of Yes or No (coded 1 or 0, respectively): 1) Wish to be Dead; 2) Non-specific Active Suicidal Thoughts; 3) Active SI with Any Methods (Not Plan) without Intent to Act; 4) Active SI with Some Intent to Act, without Specific Plan; 5) Active SI with Specific Plan and Intent; 6) Preparatory Acts or Behavior. Total scores are calculated as the sum of the 6 items ratings; the possible range of total scores is from 0 to 6. Higher total scores indicate more severe SI.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
7 days following first drug dose
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0.167 Total score
Standard Deviation 0.389
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Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
7 days following second drug dose
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0.167 Total score
Standard Deviation 0.389
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Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
30 days following second drug dose
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0.417 Total score
Standard Deviation 0.9
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 7 days after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 7 and 30 days after second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)The eSAPS-PD measures the severity of positive psychotic symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Total scores are calculated as the sum of 11 items, each rated on a scale from 0 - 5: Minor Hallucinations, Gustatory Hallucinations, Olfactory Hallucinations, Auditory Hallucinations, Somatic or Tactile Hallucinations, Visual Hallucinations, Persecutory Delusions, Delusions of Jealousy, Delusions of Reference, Capgras Syndrome, and Other Delusions. The range of possible total scores is 0 to 55. Higher total scores indicate more severe psychotic symptoms.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Enhanced Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms for Parkinson's Disease (eSAPS-PD)
7 days following first drug dose
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0.5 Total score
Standard Deviation 1
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Enhanced Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms for Parkinson's Disease (eSAPS-PD)
7 days following second drug dose
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1.167 Total score
Standard Deviation 2.48
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Enhanced Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms for Parkinson's Disease (eSAPS-PD)
30 days following second drug dose
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1 Total score
Standard Deviation 1.859
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: On day of first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); On day of, and 11, 18, and 25 days following second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This self-report questionnaire measures psychotic symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's disease. The questionnaire assesses the frequency and severity of 20 symptom. The frequency of each item is rated from 0 to 4, and the severity of each item is rated from 1 to 4. Scores for each item are determined by multiplying the frequency rating and severity rating. Total scores are then calculated by summing the scores on all 20 items. Possible total scores range from 0 to 320. Higher total scores indicate more severe and more frequent psychotic symptoms.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Psychosis and Hallucinations in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PsycH-Q)
On day of second dose, before discharge
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1.833 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.771
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Psychosis and Hallucinations in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PsycH-Q)
11 days following second drug dose
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1.333 Total score
Standard Deviation 2.387
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Psychosis and Hallucinations in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PsycH-Q)
18 days following second drug dose
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1.5 Total score
Standard Deviation 2.844
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Psychosis and Hallucinations in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PsycH-Q)
25 days following second drug dose
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2 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.2
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Psychosis and Hallucinations in Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PsycH-Q)
On day of first dose, before discharge
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3.333 Total score
Standard Deviation 7.303
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 7 days after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 7, 30, and 90 days after second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This self-report measure is administered to caregivers of participants with Parkinson's disease. Respondents are asked to rate the severity of the symptoms of the individual in their care, as well as the degree of distress this causes them personally (as the caregiver). Twelve symptoms are assessed for both severity and distress, rated on scales from 1 to 3 and 0 to 5, respectively. Total scores on the severity and distress subscales are calculated by summing the respective ratings across the twelve items. Possible total scores range from 12 to 36 on the severity subscale, and from 0 to 60 on the distress subscale.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Severity: 7 days following first drug dose
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3.083 Subscale total score
Standard Deviation 2.937
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Severity: 7 days following second drug dose
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1.667 Subscale total score
Standard Deviation 3.055
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Severity: 30 days following second drug dose
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2.667 Subscale total score
Standard Deviation 2.348
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Severity: 90 days following second drug dose
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1.583 Subscale total score
Standard Deviation 1.379
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Distress: 7 days following first drug dose
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4.417 Subscale total score
Standard Deviation 5.16
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Distress: 7 days following second drug dose
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2.333 Subscale total score
Standard Deviation 4.397
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Distress: 30 days following second drug dose
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4.167 Subscale total score
Standard Deviation 3.927
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Neuropsychiatric Inventory Caregiver Distress Questionnaire (NPI-Q)
Distress: 90 days following second drug dose
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1.5 Subscale total score
Standard Deviation 1.624
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Measured on each drug administration session day, following drug doseThis 94-item, self-report questionnaire measures alterations in perception and cognition following administration of psilocybin. Each item is rated on a scale from 0 to 100. 11 subscales are calculated to measure alterations across different dimensions of perception and cognition, with a composite score consisting of the average score across the 11 subscales. Average composite scores have been reported here.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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11-Dimensional Altered States of Consciousness Rating Scale (11D-ASC)
First drug administration session
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47.935 Composite score
Standard Deviation 19.479
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11-Dimensional Altered States of Consciousness Rating Scale (11D-ASC)
Second drug administration session
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54.223 Composite score
Standard Deviation 17.653
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 0-24 hours, 1-7 days, 8-14 days, 15-30 days, and 31-90 days after drug administrationPopulation: One of the twelve participants did not report any Adverse Events during their participation in the study.
The incidence of Adverse Events are reported here by the amount of, and timing relative to, the study drug dose as a measure of the safety and tolerability of psilocybin therapy for depression and anxiety in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Incidence of Adverse Events
0-24 hours after drug administration: 10mg psilocybin
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10 Participants
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Incidence of Adverse Events
1-7 days after drug administration: 10mg psilocybin
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1 Participants
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Incidence of Adverse Events
8-14 days after drug administration: 10mg psilocybin
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0 Participants
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Incidence of Adverse Events
0-24 hours after drug administration: 25mg psilocybin
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10 Participants
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Incidence of Adverse Events
1-7 days after drug administration: 25mg psilocybin
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2 Participants
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Incidence of Adverse Events
8-14 days after drug administration: 25mg psilocybin
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2 Participants
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Incidence of Adverse Events
15-30 days after drug administration: 25mg psilocybin
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2 Participants
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Incidence of Adverse Events
31-90 days after drug administration: 25mg psilocybin
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1 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 90 days following last drug doseThe number of participants completing all stages of the study will be presented as a percentage of the number of total number of participants enrolled in the study.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Retention Rate
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12 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 30 days following last drug doseThe Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ) was developed in house to measure participants' overall satisfaction with the study treatment. The measure consists of 5 items rated on a scale from 1 to 7 and three free-response questions (free response items not reported here). Reported are average scores on each of the five items; higher scores represent stronger agreement with the sentiment expressed.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ)
Item 1: Treatment Acceptability
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6.5 Item-level score
Standard Deviation 0.522
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Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ)
Item 2: Satisfaction with Treatment
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6.333 Item-level score
Standard Deviation 0.888
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Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ)
Item 3: Treatment was challenging.
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5.75 Item-level score
Standard Deviation 1.545
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Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ)
Item 4: Usefulness/Helpfulness of Treatment
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6.417 Item-level score
Standard Deviation 0.793
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Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ)
Item 5: Would recommend this Treatment.
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6.333 Item-level score
Standard Deviation 0.778
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 7 days following each drug dose; 30 and 90 days following last drug doseA clinician-administered assessment used to rate the severity of depressive symptoms. The scale consists of 10 items rated on a scale from 0 to 6. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
7 days following first drug dose
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16.167 Total score
Standard Deviation 9.684
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Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
7 days following last drug dose
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13.083 Total score
Standard Deviation 7.692
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Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
30 days following last drug dose
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13.583 Total score
Standard Deviation 9.848
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Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
90 days following last drug dose
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11.667 Total score
Standard Deviation 9.432
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 7 days following each drug dose; 30 and 90 days following last drug doseThis clinician-administered assessment measures severity of anxiety symptoms. Each item is scored on a scale of 0 to 4 with a total score range of 0-56. Higher total scores correspond to more severe anxiety symptoms.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
7 days following first drug dose
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15.5 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.474
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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
7 days following last drug dose
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12.083 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.022
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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
30 days following last drug dose
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13.417 Total score
Standard Deviation 7.501
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Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
90 days following last drug dose
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12.75 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.384
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 7 days after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 7 and 30 days after second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)Population: This measure was added to the study after the first few participants enrolled in the study.
This task is a behavioral paradigm used to measure cognitive flexibility and reward-guided learning. Participants repeatedly choose between stimuli where the "correct" choice only yields a reward 80% of the time, while the "incorrect" choice yields a reward 20% of the time. Once a participant figures out the optimal stimulus, the reward contingencies unexpectedly reverse. Reported here is the average number of successful reversals in a set of 50 trials. Higher numbers of reversals reflect greater cognitive flexibility.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Probabilistic Reversal Learning Task (PRL)
7 days following first drug dose
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4.833 Number of successful reversals
Standard Deviation 1.749
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Probabilistic Reversal Learning Task (PRL)
7 days following second drug dose
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5.455 Number of successful reversals
Standard Deviation 2.252
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Probabilistic Reversal Learning Task (PRL)
30 days following second drug dose
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5.9 Number of successful reversals
Standard Deviation 2.601
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 7 days following each drug dose; 30 days following last drug doseThis self-report questionnaire measures an individual's perceived ability to exert control over intrusive, unwanted (negative) thoughts and emotions, and their ability to flexibly cope with a stressful situation. This measure consists of 18 items rated on a scale from 1 to 7, with total scores ranging from 0 to 126. Higher scores indicate better outcomes.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Cognitive Control and Flexibility Questionnaire (CCFQ)
7 days following first drug dose
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72 Total score
Standard Deviation 13.987
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Cognitive Control and Flexibility Questionnaire (CCFQ)
7 days following last drug dose
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71.833 Total score
Standard Deviation 9.084
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Cognitive Control and Flexibility Questionnaire (CCFQ)
30 days following last drug dose
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73.333 Total score
Standard Deviation 13.276
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 30 and 90 days following last drug doseThis self-report questionnaire was developed in house to assess the personal significance or transformative experience of psilocybin therapy participants experienced during this trial. The questionnaire consists of two items rated on a scale from 1 to 7 each, with total scores ranging from 2 to 14. Higher total scores indicate more transformative experiences.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Transformative Experience Questionnaire (TEQ)
30 days after last drug dose
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12.167 Total score
Standard Deviation 2.037
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Transformative Experience Questionnaire (TEQ)
90 days after last drug dose
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12 Total score
Standard Deviation 2.663
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant fatigue using 8 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 8 items' ratings, ranging from 8 to 40. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Fatigue
11 days after second drug dose
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24.000 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.164
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Fatigue
25 days after second drug dose
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21.500 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.053
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Fatigue
90 days after second drug dose
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21.667 Total score
Standard Deviation 7.981
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant's cognitive function using 8 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 8 items' ratings, ranging from 8 to 40. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Cognitive Function
11 days after second drug dose
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20.250 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.552
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Cognitive Function
25 days after second drug dose
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19.083 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.694
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Cognitive Function
90 days after second drug dose
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18.583 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.459
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant's upper extremities function using 8 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 8 items' ratings, ranging from 8 to 40. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Upper Extremities Function
11 days after second drug dose
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11.167 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.687
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Upper Extremities Function
25 days after second drug dose
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12.000 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.533
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Upper Extremities Function
90 days after second drug dose
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11.750 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.634
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant's lower extremities function using 8 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 8 items' ratings, ranging from 8 to 40. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Lower Extremities Function
11 days after second drug dose
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10.417 Total score
Standard Deviation 2.575
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Lower Extremities Function
25 days after second drug dose
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10.833 Total score
Standard Deviation 3.215
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Lower Extremities Function
90 days after second drug dose
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11.333 Total score
Standard Deviation 3.525
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant's positive affect using 9 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 9 items' ratings, ranging from 9 to 45. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Positive Affect & Wellbeing
11 days after the second drug dose
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29.750 Total score
Standard Deviation 5.379
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Positive Affect & Wellbeing
25 days after the second drug dose
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30.250 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.690
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Positive Affect & Wellbeing
90 days after the second drug dose
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30.083 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.882
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug doseThis survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant's satisfactions wiht their social roles and activities using 8 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 8 items' ratings, ranging from 8 to 40. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Satisfaction With Social Roles & Activities
11 days after the second drug dose
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21.583 Total score
Standard Deviation 5.915
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Satisfaction With Social Roles & Activities
25 days after the second drug dose
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22.083 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.999
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Satisfaction With Social Roles & Activities
90 days after the second drug dose
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20.917 Total score
Standard Deviation 8.028
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant's concern with death and dying using 6 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 8 items' ratings, ranging from 6 to 30. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Concern With Death & Dying
11 days after the second drug dose
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13.833 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.428
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Concern With Death & Dying
25 days after the second drug dose
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12.500 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.189
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Concern With Death & Dying
90 days after the second drug dose
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13.333 Total score
Standard Deviation 3.499
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 0, 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant's depressive symptoms using 8 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 8 items' ratings, ranging from 8 to 40. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Depression
0 days after second drug dose
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15.750 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.552
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Depression
11 days after second drug dose
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15.167 Total score
Standard Deviation 3.271
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Depression
25 days after second drug dose
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15.833 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.345
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Depression
90 days after second drug dose
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15.417 Total score
Standard Deviation 5.712
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 0, 11, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)This survey is part of a collection of measures that assess quality of life in adults with neurological disorders. This subscale measures participant's anxiety symptoms using 8 self-report items. All items are rated from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the sum of all 8 items' ratings, ranging from 8 to 40. Higher total scores correspond to worse quality of life.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Anxiety
0 days after second drug dose
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19.917 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.833
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Anxiety
11 days after second drug dose
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17.917 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.188
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Anxiety
25 days after second drug dose
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18.667 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.228
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Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (NeuroQoL) - Anxiety
90 days after second drug dose
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17.250 Total score
Standard Deviation 6.137
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 7 days after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 7 and 30 days after second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)PROMIS is a set of publicly available, NIH-funded measures used to evaluate and monitor physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. This self-report survey is one of the assessments in the PROMIS battery. It consists of 16 items that measure sleep-related impairment in cognition and function, each rated on a scale from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the simple sum of ratings across all 16 items, and range from 16 to 80. Higher total scores correspond to worse outcomes.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Sleep-related Impairment
7 days after first drug dose
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44.750 Total score
Standard Deviation 12.920
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Sleep-related Impairment
7 days after second drug dose
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42.000 Total score
Standard Deviation 11.771
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Sleep-related Impairment
30 days after second drug dose
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40.583 Total score
Standard Deviation 13.721
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 7 days after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 7 and 30 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)PROMIS is a set of publicly available, NIH-funded measures used to evaluate and monitor physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. This self-report survey is one of the assessments in the PROMIS battery. It consists of 27 items that measure sleep disturbances, each rated on a scale from 1 to 5. Total scores are calculated as the simple sum of ratings across all 27 items, and range from 27 to 135. Higher total scores correspond to worse outcomes.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Sleep Disturbance
7 days after first drug dose
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71.417 Total score
Standard Deviation 16.020
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Sleep Disturbance
7 days after second drug dose
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66.667 Total score
Standard Deviation 16.784
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Sleep Disturbance
30 days after second drug dose
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66.917 Total score
Standard Deviation 24.024
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 11, 18, 25, and 90 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)Population: One participant did not complete this assessment at 18 days after the second study drug because they completed the 11-day-post-dose assessment late, such that there was too much overlap in the assessment time frame to justify administering a second time.
PROMIS is a set of publicly available, NIH-funded measures used to evaluate and monitor physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. This self-report survey is one of the assessments in the PROMIS battery. It consists of 7 items that measure apathy, each rated on a scale from 1 to 4. Total scores are calculated as the simple sum of ratings across all 7 items, and range from 7 to 28. Higher total scores correspond to worse outcomes.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Apathy
11 days after the second drug dose
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12.833 Total score
Standard Deviation 3.927
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Apathy
18 days after the second drug dose
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11.182 Total score
Standard Deviation 3.790
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Apathy
25 days after the second drug dose
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11.833 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.821
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) - Apathy
90 days after the second drug dose
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12.667 Total score
Standard Deviation 4.579
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OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome
Timeframe: 1 day after first drug dose (which takes place 2-4 weeks after enrollment); 1 and 30 days after the second drug dose (which takes place 2 weeks after first drug dose, i.e., 4-6 weeks after enrollment)Population: Three participants did not have their blood collected for this purpose.
Blood samples were collected from participants for archiving and eventual analysis (to be supported by another funding source) of serum-based biomarkers for inflammation and mitochondrial stress, including but not limited to interleukins, tumor necrosis factors, and C-reactive proteins. The number of participants from whom blood samples were collected at each follow-up time point is reported below.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=9 Participants
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Blood Markers for Inflammation & Mitochondrial Stress
1 day after first drug dose
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9 Participants
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Blood Markers for Inflammation & Mitochondrial Stress
1 day after second drug dose
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9 Participants
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Blood Markers for Inflammation & Mitochondrial Stress
30 days after second drug dose
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9 Participants
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Adverse Events
Psilocybin Therapy
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
| Measure |
Psilocybin Therapy
n=12 participants at risk
Participants will receive one or two doses of psilocybin in a monitored setting approximately two weeks apart, with preparation sessions before and integration sessions after.
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Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
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91.7%
11/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
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91.7%
11/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Headache
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66.7%
8/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Cardiac disorders
Blood pressure increased
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75.0%
9/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
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25.0%
3/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Nervous system disorders
Tremor
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25.0%
3/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Psychiatric disorders
Sensory disturbance
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25.0%
3/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Psychiatric disorders
Feeling jittery
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8.3%
1/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Nervous system disorders
Motor dysfunction
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16.7%
2/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary urgency
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8.3%
1/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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General disorders
Hot flush
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8.3%
1/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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General disorders
Insomnia
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16.7%
2/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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General disorders
Feeling abnormal
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8.3%
1/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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General disorders
Dry mouth
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8.3%
1/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal ideation
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8.3%
1/12 • Adverse Events data were collected starting from enrollment to 90 days after the last dosing session.
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Additional Information
Joshua Woolley, MD, PhD
Translational Psychedelic Research Program at UCSF
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place