Mood Effects of Serotonin Agonists: Depression

NCT07017478 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2025-07-03

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Summary

This study will examine the effect of a low dose of the 5HT2A agonist LSD (26 µg), compared to placebo, on acute and protracted mood states in individuals with depression. The investigators will assess the relationship between mood-related symptoms and EEG as a neurophysiological marker.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

LSD

The serotonin 2A receptor agonist LSD

DRUG

Placebo

Distilled water

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    collaborator NIH
  • University of Chicago

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hanna Molla · University of Chicago

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-09
Primary Completion
2026-06-01
Completion
2026-06-01
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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