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NCT07791901
PHASE2

MB-PAT for Demoralization in Advanced Cancer ('PAT-MIND') Trial

Sponsor: University of Calgary

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This pilot clinical trial will study psilocybin-assisted therapy for adults with advanced cancer who are experiencing demoralization, existential distress, or related psychological concerns. Demoralization can include feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, loss of meaning, and distress related to illness or end of life. The purpose of this study is to assess whether a hybrid group-based psilocybin-assisted therapy program is feasible, acceptable, and safe in adults with advanced cancer. The study will also explore which combination of psilocybin dose and psychotherapy approach may be most promising for a future larger trial. Participants will be randomly assigned by wave to one of four intervention combinations: 25 mg psilocybin with mindfulness-based psilocybin-assisted therapy, 25 mg psilocybin with standard psilocybin-assisted therapy, 5 mg psilocybin with mindfulness-based psilocybin-assisted therapy, or 5 mg psilocybin with standard psilocybin-assisted therapy. The psilocybin dose will be blinded, meaning participants and some members of the study team will not know which dose was assigned. Psychotherapy approach will not be blinded. The study will enroll at least 60 participants across Calgary and Kingston.

Official title: High vs. Low-Dose Group-Based Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy (PAT) With or Without Mindfulness-Based (MB) Preparation and Integration for Demoralization in Adults With Advanced Cancer (PAT-MIND): A Pilot Feasibility 2x2 Factorial Multisite Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2026-10-30

Completion Date

2027-12-31

Last Updated

2026-08-28

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

PEX010 25 mg psilocybin

Participants randomized to this dose condition will receive a single 25 mg oral dose of PEX010 (psilocybin) during a monitored in-person group dosing session, together with protocol-defined psychotherapeutic support

DRUG

PEX010 5 mg psilocybin

Participants randomized to this dose condition will receive a single 5 mg oral dose of PEX010 (psilocybin) during a monitored in-person group dosing session, together with protocol-defined psychotherapeutic support. This is a blinded low-dose active comparator condition.

BEHAVIORAL

Standard Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

Participants randomized to this psychotherapy condition will receive standard psilocybin-assisted therapy, including protocol-defined preparation, dosing-day support, and integration sessions. The intervention is delivered in a hybrid format, with some sessions conducted in person and some virtually, depending on session type and site logistics.

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy

Participants randomized to this psychotherapy condition will receive mindfulness-based psilocybin-assisted therapy, including protocol-defined preparation, dosing-day support, and integration sessions. The intervention includes mindfulness-based therapeutic elements and is delivered in a hybrid format, with some sessions conducted in person and some virtually, depending on session type and site logistics.

Locations (2)

Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Providence Care Hospital

Kingston, Ontario, Canada