Tests psilocybin as an add-on therapy for people with chronic stroke

Trial details

Who runs it

Johns Hopkins University

Trial code

NCT07053917

Record updated

13 February 2026

Original description

The main purpose of the current studies is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of psilocybin in patients with chronic stroke.Read full original descriptionShow less

Psychedelic Healing: Adjunct Therapy Harnessing Opened Malleability

The main purpose of the current studies is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of psilocybin in patients with chronic stroke.

Inclusion: Over age 18 years, inclusive; Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by CT or MRI, at least 12 months prior to admission date; Ability to give informed consent and understand the tasks involved; Agree that, for the study duration, will refrain from: (1) No new prescription medications during the time of the study without approval of the study team, (2) taking any herbal supplement (except with prior approval of the research team), (3) taking any nonprescription medications with the exception of: 1. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 2. acetaminophen. 3. vitamins. 4. or other over-the-counter medications approved by the research team; Are willing to follow restrictions and guidelines concerning medications, consumption of food, beverages, and nicotine the night before and just prior to psilocybin administration; Agree to have transportation other than driving themselves home or to where the participants are staying after the administration of psilocybin; Are willing to be contacted via telephone for all necessary telephone contacts; Must have a negative pregnancy test if able to bear children; Must provide a contact (relative, spouse, close friend or other caregiver) who is willing and able to be reached by the investigators in the event of a participant becoming suicidal; Must agree to inform the investigators within 48 hours of any new medical conditions and procedures; Are proficient in speaking and reading English; Agree to have all clinical visit sessions recorded to audio and video; Agree to not participate in any other interventional clinical trials during the duration of this study.

Exclusion: Taking one of the following medications in the 30 days prior to psilocybin administration:; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI); Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI); Buproprion; Valproic acid; Zolpidem; Trazodone; Carbamazepine; tricyclic antidepressants; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; Mirtazapine; Lithium m. Buspirone n. Atypical antipsychotics o. Zolpidem p.Carbamazepine q. Clonazepam r. Gabapentin s. Lamotrigine t. Levetiracetam u. Phenobarbital v. Phenytoin w. Topiramate x. Valproic Acid y. Zonisamide; Systolic blood pressure that is greater than 150 mmHg systolic on > 2 readings during the 7-day monitoring period AND blood pressure medication management has been assured; Diastolic blood pressure that is greater than 100 mmHg systolic on > 2 readings during the 7-day monitoring period AND blood pressure medication management has been assured; Systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg systolic on > 2 readings during the 7-day monitoring period after blood pressure medication management has been assured; Diastolic blood pressure is less than 30 mmHg systolic on > 2 readings during the 7-day monitoring period after blood pressure medication management has been assured; Systolic blood pressure exceeds 160 mmHg or is less than 90 mmHg immediately prior to administration of psilocybin; patients are allowed to be on anti-hypertensives; Diastolic blood pressure exceeds 100 mmHg or is less than 30 mmHg immediately prior to administration of psilocybin; patients are allowed to be on anti-hypertensives; Diagnosis of schizophrenia, history of prior psychosis, anxiety requiring hospitalization, or Type 1 bipolar; Hypokalemia (but can have received repletion during the prior 24 hours); History of medically significant suicide attempt; Evidence of acute cardiac dysfunction as evidenced by either elevated troponin or EKG changes within 48 hours of administration; Cognitive impairment that, in the estimation of the study team, would preclude the use of the MindPod Dolphin; History of physical or neurological condition that interferes with study procedures or assessment of motor function (e.g. severe arthritis, severe neuropathy, Parkinson's disease); Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (SCID-5) criteria for moderate or severe substance use disorder; Acute cardiac dysfunction demonstrated by either troponin elevation (chronic elevation is acceptable), or EKG changes suggestive of acute coronary syndrome; Elevated of white blood cell count; Hemoglobin < 7 g/dl; Platelet count < 100,000 g/dl; Social and/or personal circumstances that interfere with ability to perform follow up assessments; Are pregnant or nursing; Weigh less than 48 kg; Are not able to give adequate informed consent; Are actively abusing opioids, cocaine, Phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines, or alcohol; Hypernatremia; Hyperkalemia; Glomerular filtration rate of < 30 ml/min; Active suicidal ideation as assess by the C-SSRS.

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