Safety and Tolerability Trial of Psilocybin in Healthy Older Adults
Start Date
4/1/2026
Completion Date
3/1/2028
Summary
This study plans to learn more about the safety and tolerability of psychedelic administration (psilocybin) in healthy older adults ages 65-85.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to learn whether psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, can be given safely to older adults. We want to understand how psilocybin affects the body and mind, including blood pressure, heart rhythm, and mood. We also want to see how the body processes psilocybin (how quickly it is absorbed and cleared) and whether it affects thinking, memory, or wellbeing. * Primary Objective: Evaluate the safety and tolerability of psychedelic administration in two cohorts of healthy older adults. * Cohort 1a Psilocybin Moderate Dose: 2 doses of oral psilocybin (10mg and then 25mg) 30 days apart. * Cohort 1b Psilocybin High Dose: 2 doses of oral psilocybin (15mg and then 30mg) 30 days apart. * Secondary Objectives: Evaluate the pharmacokinetics of Psilocybin for each Cohort of healthy older adults. * Exploratory Objectives: Evaluate patient-reported outcomes related to Psilocybin administration (e.g., psychedelic experience and well-being) in each Cohort. Assess the relationships between the pharmacokinetic profile, safety endpoints, and patient-reported outcomes in each Cohort.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 65 years to 85 years
Interventions
Psilocybin (Usona Institute)
Conditions
Locations
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Neurology
San Francisco, California 94158
United States
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado 80045
United States
Emory University Brain Health Center
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
United States
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska 68105
United States
New York University Langone Health, Center for Psychedelic Medicine
New York, New York 10016
United States