Seeking People with

Chronic Low Back Pain and Co-occurring Depression

to Participate in a Clinical Trial

 

 

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University are seeking individuals with chronic low back pain and co-occurring depression to participate in a research study looking at the effects of psilocybin, a psychoactive substance found in naturally occurring mushrooms. The study will investigate psychological effects of psilocybin, including whether or not it can help with chronic low back pain and co-occurring depression. Volunteers are eligible to earn up to $514 for completion of study related tasks and up to $500 in travel reimbursement.

 

Volunteers must be:

• between the ages of 21 and 80
• have low back pain and depression as an ongoing problem ≥ 3 months
• no recent history of substance use disorders

 

Principal Investigator: David B. Yaden, Application Number: IRB00385932 

Please click "Next" below to complete a screening survey for this study.