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MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in major depression: critical considerations for clinical translation: commentary, Kvam et al.

Tor-Morten Kvam, Ivar Walderhaug Goksøyr, Justyna Rog, Ingrid Autran, Mark Berthold-Losleben, Ole Andreas Andreassen

Br J Psychiatry March 6, 2026 DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2026.10551 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Commentary Peer reviewed
Population Major depression patients
Topics Depression MDMA Psychedelic-assisted therapy
Key points Argues that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for major depression requires further rigorous study to address methodological and ethical concerns before clinical translation.

Abstract

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in major depression: critical considerations for clinical translation: commentary, Kvam et al.