VA launches MDMA‐assisted mental health therapy trial
Mental Health Weekly June 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1002/mhw.34891 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has begun a clinical trial testing MDMA-assisted therapy for severe mental health conditions such as PTSD and alcohol use disorder, according to a May 26 news release. The trial aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this treatment approach.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Clinical trial Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | The VA has launched a clinical trial to evaluate MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and alcohol use disorder. |
Abstract
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MDMA‐assisted therapy for treating severe mental health disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder, a news release announced May 26.