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MB-PAT for Demoralization in Advanced Cancer ('PAT-MIND') Trial
Sponsor: University of Calgary
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
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
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.
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.
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