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Wisconsin Researchers Lead U.S. Psilocybin Clinical Trials

Wisconsin Researchers Lead U.S. Psilocybin Clinical Trials

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What they found

UW–Madison and the Usona Institute are testing psilocybin for depression, PTSD and addiction under FDA breakthrough status.

UW–Madison and the Usona Institute are testing psilocybin for depression, PTSD and addiction under FDA breakthrough status.

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Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Wisconsin Leads Psilocybin Trials

Wisconsin Leads Psilocybin Trials

Researchers at UW–Madison and the Usona Institute are at the forefront of testing psilocybin for depression, PTSD, and addiction. Trials show lasting symptom relief for some patients, with Usona manufacturing the psilocybin used in studies nationwide under FDA “breakthrough therapy” status. While regulators recently rejected MDMA-assisted therapy, scientists believe psilocybin could be next in line for federal approval, potentially making Wisconsin a hub for psychedelic medicine.

Researchers at UW–Madison and the Usona Institute are at the forefront of testing psilocybin for depression, PTSD, and addiction. Trials show lasting symptom relief for some patients, with Usona manufacturing the psilocybin used in studies nationwide under FDA “breakthrough therapy” status. While regulators recently rejected MDMA-assisted therapy, scientists believe psilocybin could be next in line for federal approval, potentially making Wisconsin a hub for psychedelic medicine.

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