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New research finds MDMA effective in treating severe PTSD

Valerie A. Canady

Mental Health Weekly September 25, 2023 DOI: 10.1002/mhw.33794 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

AI-extracted from the abstract
Characteristics News report Randomized Peer reviewed
Population Individuals with moderate to severe PTSD
Topics MDMA PTSD
Key points MDMA-assisted therapy reduced symptoms in people with moderate to severe PTSD.

Abstract

The third part of a new study assessing MDMA‐assisted therapy, a psychedelic drug also known as Ecstasy, has revealed improvement in diverse individuals suffering with severe post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, “MDMA‐assisted therapy for moderate to severe PTSD: a randomized, placebo‐controlled phase 3 trial,” published Sept. 14 in Nature Medicine.