MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study
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This phase 3 randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy and safety of MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD, including patients with common comorbidities. The study compares manualized therapy combined with MDMA against a placebo control, measuring outcomes via CAPS-5 and Sheehan Disability Scale scores at baseline and two months post-treatment. Results indicate significant symptom reduction and functional improvement in the MDMA group compared to placebo, with no observed increase in abuse potential or suicidality.
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@article{allodium:5da90e8f47a644cd,
title = {MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.1038/s41591-021-01336-3},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-021-01336-3}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.1038/s41591-021-01336-3 UR - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-021-01336-3 ER -
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MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study. (n.d.). OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-021-01336-3
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