Psilocybin-Assisted Group Integration Psychotherapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression (NCT07737990) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Psilocybin-Assisted Group Integration Psychotherapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Canada65 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy requires a lot of resources, with more psychotherapy being provided to integrate the meanings and insights derived from the psilocybin dosing sessions. If group integration therapy is beneficial, then it has the potential to reduce resources required per patient for psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy, thereby increasing the cost-effectiveness of the treatment. However, no research has been done to understand if and how group therapy can support psychedelic integration for people with mood disorders. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the benefit of psilocybin-assisted group therapy and to determine if psychedelic group integration therapy is acceptable to people who have received psychedelic-assisted therapy for mood disorders.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be deemed to have capacity to provide informed consent;
* Must sign and date the informed consent form;
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures;
* Stated willingness to comply with group integration requirements (i.e., maintaining confidentiality of other group members and group etiquette);
* Stated willingness to commit to attending all group sessions. Of note, participants who miss a group session will not be penalized, provided they have communicated their anticipated or unanticipated absence with the study therapist(s);
* Ability to read and communicate in English, such that their literacy and comprehension is sufficient for understanding the consent form, study questionnaires and group participation, as evaluated by study staff obtaining consent;
* Met all the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria of either the PSI-1V2 or Psilo-BD clinical trials.
* Completed the Primary Endpoint measures as part of the PSI-1V2 or Psilo-BD clinical trials.
* Participants who are actively receiving therapy outside of this study are eligible to participate, provided the external therapy they are receiving is not psilocybin-assisted group integration psychotherapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active suicidal ideation as determined by the C-SSRS and/or clinical interview (significant suicide risk is defined by suicidal ideation as endorsed by items 4 or 5 of the C-SSRS) or active suicidality requiring involuntary inpatient treatment or…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Impact on Behavioural Engagement with Integration
Timeframe: From enrolment to the primary endpoint (Week 21)