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Psychedelic

Psilocybin for Fibromyalgia

Phase < 1
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Female age 25-65;
Widespread musculoskeletal pain for ≥12 months;
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, up to 13 weeks
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial is testing if psilocybin, a substance from certain mushrooms, can help people with fibromyalgia by reducing their pain and improving their mood. The treatment works by changing how the brain processes information and emotions. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring substance found in certain mushrooms, known for its potential therapeutic benefits for depression and anxiety.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women aged 25-65 with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, meeting specific diagnostic criteria. Participants must have had widespread musculoskeletal pain for over a year and report an average daily pain score of at least 5 out of 10. They should be able to attend all appointments, read/write in English, not have used hallucinogens recently (or at least not in the past three years), and have someone to drive them home after treatment sessions.
What is being tested?
The study is testing if psilocybin can help reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia such as pain and fatigue. It will compare the effects of psilocybin-facilitated treatment against dextromethorphan to see which one improves patients' quality of life and functioning better.
What are the potential side effects?
Psilocybin may cause psychological effects like altered perception, mood changes, or anxiety during treatment. Physical side effects could include nausea or headaches. Dextromethorphan might also lead to dizziness, sleepiness, or gastrointestinal disturbances.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a woman aged between 25 and 65.
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I have had widespread body pain for at least 12 months.
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I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the latest criteria.
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My daily pain level averages at least 5 out of 10.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, up to 13 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, up to 13 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in daily self-reported pain severity
Secondary study objectives
Change in self-reported pain interference (Brief Pain Inventory [BPI])
Change in self-reported pain severity (Brief Pain Inventory [BPI])
Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC)

Side effects data

From 2021 Phase 2 trial • 95 Patients • NCT02061293
9%
Nausea
7%
Pain
7%
Viral upper resp. tract infection
7%
Back pain
7%
Bronchitis
4%
Diarrhea
4%
Influenza
4%
Headache
4%
Sinus headache
4%
Depressed mood
4%
Depression
4%
Insomnia
4%
Suicidal Ideation
4%
Lower resp. tract congestion
4%
Oropharyngeal pain
4%
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
2%
Migraine
2%
Thrombocytosis
2%
Constipation
2%
Vomiting
2%
Oedema
2%
Peripheral swelling
2%
Pyrexia
2%
Dermatitis contact
2%
Bronchitis bacterial
2%
Eye infection
2%
Fungal infection
2%
Traumatic lung injury
2%
Hyponatremia
2%
Arthralgia
2%
Musculoskeletal pain
2%
Pain in extremity
2%
Malignant melanoma
2%
Dizziness
2%
Hypoesthesia
2%
Sedation
2%
Anger
2%
Anxiety
2%
Restlessness
2%
Cough
2%
Rhinorrhea
2%
Sinus congestion
2%
Sexual abuse
2%
Endodontic procedure
2%
Mallory-Weiss Syndrom
2%
Anemia
2%
Influenza like Illness
2%
Gingivitis
2%
Arthoscopic surgery
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Diphenhydramine
Psilocybin

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: PsilocybinExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the Psilocybin condition will receive .36 mg/kg of psilocybin.
Group II: Active PlaceboActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the Active Placebo condition will receive 2.6 mg/kg of dextromethorphan (DXM).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Psilocybin
2021
Completed Phase 2
~750

Research Highlights

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Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for fibromyalgia often involve medications that modulate serotonin and norepinephrine levels, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). These medications work by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can help reduce pain perception and improve mood. Tricyclic antidepressants, like amitriptyline, also increase serotonin and norepinephrine but have additional effects on other neurotransmitter systems. Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant with a tricyclic structure, is thought to improve sleep and reduce pain. These mechanisms are crucial for fibromyalgia patients as they address both the central pain processing abnormalities and the associated mood disturbances, potentially leading to better overall symptom management.
Antidepressant therapy for unexplained symptoms and symptom syndromes.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Alabama at BirminghamLead Sponsor
1,621 Previous Clinical Trials
2,290,948 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Fibromyalgia
40,312 Patients Enrolled for Fibromyalgia
~5 spots leftby Dec 2024
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