The conceptual framework for the therapeutic approach used in phase 3 trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD (O'Donnell, et al, 2024) --
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Frontiers | The conceptual framework for the therapeutic approach used in phase 3 trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD
Results from multiple recent studies support further evaluation of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in conjunction with psychotherapy (i.e., MDMA-Ass...
FrontiersNew $4.9 Million Grant Supports Testing of MDMA as a Therapeutic Aid for PTSD Treatment - SCIENMAG
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New $4.9 Million Grant Supports Testing of MDMA as a Therapeutic Aid for PTSD Treatment — SCIENMAG
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, in conjunction with Emory University, are embarking on a groundbreaking study aimed at revolutionizing the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This initiative, funded by a substantial $4.

MDMA-assisted brief cognitive behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD: Study protocol for a pilot study - PubMed
This is the first study to examine the efficacy of MDMA-assisted bCBCT for improving PTSD and relationship functioning among a sample of U.S. military veterans and their partners. This project could provide an opportunity to pilot a scalable model of treating PTSD within the Veterans Affairs healthc …
PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38896930/ The efficacy and safety of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials (Yang, et al, 2024)
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The efficacy and safety of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials - PubMed
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy, is one of the most widely used illicit substances worldwide. MDMA-assisted psychotherapy has become a novel treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been performed over t …
PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38926480/ Cognitive functioning associated with acute and subacute effects of classic psychedelics and MDMA - a systematic review and meta-analysis (Basedow, et al, 2024)
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Cognitive functioning associated with acute and subacute effects of classic psychedelics and MDMA - a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
Classic psychedelics and MDMA have a colorful history of recreational use, and both have recently been re-evaluated as tools for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Several studies have been carried out to assess potential long-term effects of a regular use on cognition, delivering distinct resu …
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MAPS Statement on Trauma and Crisis Response in Palestine and Israel - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS
Many in the MAPS community are grieving the loss and suffering experienced by family, friends, colleagues, and countless others impacted by the Israel-Hamas war. At MAPS, we have been in deep dialogue with our colleagues and friends in Jewish and Palestinian communities: listening, holding space, and learning. For many, grappling with these ongoing crises, with… Continue reading MAPS Statement on Trauma and Crisis Response in Palestine and Israel
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MDMA-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise for Reducing Social Anxiety in Autistic Adults, New Study Shows - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS
Promising results published in Psychopharmacology
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How MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy Could Change How We Perceive Autism Forever
MDMA assisted psychotherapy is far from a novel concept. Way back in the 70's when "the godfather of ecstasy", Alexander Sh...