Imaging the Effects of Serotonin 2A Receptor Modulation on Synaptic Density in Treatment-resistant Depression (SYNVEST)
Psilocybin, the chemical component of "magic mushrooms", has been administered with psychotherapy in several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) showing large and sustained antidepressant effects. In healthy volunteers, the psychedelic effects of psilocybin have been shown to be blocked by administration of certain medications such as risperidone. (The sponsor's summary, shortened.)
Eligibility and contacts on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry record
- Status
- Recruiting
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Conditions
- Treatment Resistant Depression
- Intervention
- Psilocybin 25 mg; Risperidone 1 MG
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Ages
- 18 Years to 65 Years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
- Enrolment
- 12 people (planned)
- Start
- 21 April 2025
- Primary completion
- April 2027
- Registry last updated
- 19 October 2026
Sites (1)
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (recruiting)
How joining a trial works
- Free to take part
- Trials generally cost participants nothing for the study drug and the study visits, and some pay for travel or time. Check what a study covers on its registry page.
- Screened first
- Every study screens volunteers with questionnaires, medical history and often a physical and psychiatric check. Many people who apply are not enrolled.
- Eligibility is strict
- Common exclusions include a personal or family history of psychosis or bipolar disorder, some heart conditions, pregnancy and certain medications, which you may be asked to stop under medical supervision. Never stop a medication on your own to qualify.
- You may get a placebo
- Many trials compare psilocybin with a placebo or a low dose, and you may not be told which you had until the study ends.
- Contact the study team through the registry
- Each registry record lists the study contacts and sites. We do not republish personal emails or phone numbers; use the link on each trial page.
- Not medical advice
- This is a list of registry records, not a recommendation. Talk to your doctor before applying. Disclaimer · Safety and medications
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, U.S. National Library of Medicine, read 28 October 2026. Filter: overall status RECRUITING or NOT_YET_RECRUITING; an intervention named psilocybin, psilocin, COMP360 or CYB003. Refreshed weekly; a study's own registry page is always the current record.
Record read from ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, U.S. National Library of Medicine on 28 October 2026. All psilocybin trials