Evaluating the efficacy and safety of MDMA for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: a systematic review
UCC Student Medical Journal October 17, 2025 Megha Kodancha, Houssein Chahrour, Charles Carey et al.
Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 5-7% of the population, with conventional treatments often proving inadequate for some patients. Recent studies suggest that methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) combined with psychotherapy may offer a novel therapeutic approach. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the...
DOI: 10.33178/smj.2025.1.4 (opens in new tab)
MDMA
Traumatic stress
Randomized controlled trial
Clinical psychology
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