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3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans, firefighters, and police officers: a randomised, double-blind, dose-response, phase 2 clinical trial.

Michael C Mithoefer, Ann T Mithoefer, Allison A. Feduccia, Lisa Jerome, Mark T Wagner, Joy Wymer, Julie Holland, Scott Hamilton, Berra Yazar-Klosinski, Amy Emerson, Rick Doblin

Lancet Psychiatry May 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(18)30135-4 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Randomized, double-blind, dose-response, phase 2 clinical trial Peer reviewed
Population Military veterans, firefighters, and police officers with post-traumatic stress disorder
Topics MDMA Psychedelic-assisted therapy PTSD
Keywords This condition PTSD Symptoms Profound trauma Significant relief Promising treatment option MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy MDMA Innovative therapeutic approach Investigated Participants Randomly assigned Findings revealed First responders Firefighters Police officers
Citations 443
Key findings The active dose of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy led to significant and lasting reductions in PTSD symptoms compared to a lower dose.

Abstract

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans, firefighters, and police officers: a randomised, double-blind, dose-response, phase 2 clinical trial.