Clinical trial • Phase II • Psychiatry

Dry extract from Psilocybe cubensis (15-25:1), extraction solvent: methanol for Cocaine use disorder

Phase II trial of Dry extract from Psilocybe cubensis (15-25:1), extraction solvent: methanol for Cocaine use disorder.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Psychiatry
Trial Disease
Cocaine use disorder
Trial Stage
Phase II
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
31-10-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
27-02-2026

Trial design

Randomised, psilocybin 25 mg oral single dose versus diphenhydramine 100 mg oral single dose (1:1 randomisation); both arms receive 6 sessions of psychological support. (psilocybin: psilocybin (pex010) oral capsule, 25 mg; comparator: nytol one-a-night / diphenhydramine hydrochloride oral, total 100 mg).-controlled Phase II trial across 2 sites in Ireland.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Psilocybin 25 mg oral single dose versus diphenhydramine 100 mg oral single dose (1:1 randomisation); both arms receive 6 sessions of psychological support. (Psilocybin: PSILOCYBIN (PEX010) oral capsule, 25 mg; Comparator: Nytol One-A-Night / diphenhydramine hydrochloride oral, total 100 mg).
Target Sample Size
24

Eligibility

Recruits 24 Adults only (age range required 21-65). The trial does not select vulnerable populations (isVulnerablePopulationSelected: false). Participants must be able to give informed written consent and be able to speak English; no assent or proxy consent procedures are indicated in the record..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Female subjects' serum pregnancy test performed at the screening visit and urine pregnancy test performed at the baseline visit must be negative.
Vulnerable Population
Adults only (age range required 21-65). The trial does not select vulnerable populations (isVulnerablePopulationSelected: false). Participants must be able to give informed written consent and be able to speak English; no assent or proxy consent procedures are indicated in the record.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- DSM-5 cocaine use disorder (powder/intranasal, at least moderate)\n- Negative urine test for cocaine at least the day before psilocybin dosing and on dosing day\n- Availability of a friend or family member into whose care the participant can be released following their psilocybin administration session and ensures they return home safely after the psilocybin administration session\n- Female subjects' serum pregnancy test performed at the screening visit and urine pregnancy test performed at the baseline visit must be negative.\n- If female of childbearing potential, are willing to use approved form of contraception (contraception pills, intrauterine device, bilateral tubal occlusion) from screening until study completion\n- Seeking treatment\n- ≥4 on the Severity of Dependence Scale\n- Cocaine use on at least 4 separate days in the past month\n- Aged 21-65 years at the time of signing informed consent\n- Able to give informed written consent\n- Able to speak English\n- Clinically acceptable laboratory and ECG findings"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- DSM-5 diagnoses (ascertained by the MINI V.7.0 and confirmation by a psychiatrist) of bipolar affective disorder type 1 or type 2, any psychotic disorder\n- Psychedelic use within the last 12 months\n- ≥ 25 lifetime uses of Psychedelics\n- Other personal circumstances and behaviour judged to be incompatible with the establishment of rapport or safe exposure to psilocybin\n- Active legal problems with the potential to result in incarceration\n- Psychological/behavioural therapies that have been initiated within 30 days prior to screening and/or will not remain stable for the duration of the study.\n- General Medical Exclusion Criteria (refer to protocol)\n- Dementia\n- First degree relatives with psychotic disorders\n- Current suicidal or homicidal ideation\n- Exhibiting significant suicide risk, as defined by: suicidal ideation as indicated by items 4 or 5 on the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) within the past six months, at Screening, during the Screening Period, or the day before dosing; demonstrating suicidal behaviours or non-suicidal self-injury within the past six months, or; clinical assessment of significant suicidal risk or risk of self-injury during participant interview\n- Psychiatric inpatient within the past six months prior to screening\n- Current severe Alcohol use disorder (DSM-5) (ascertained by the MINI V.7.0)\n- Current heroin use\n- Tricyclic antidepressants, lithium, MAO-Is, antipsychotics, (greater than 25% of the max recommended dose), Aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) inhibitors, Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) inhibitors, Uracil-DNA Glycosylase (UDG)"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- To assess feasibility of the clinical trial using psilocybin 25mg versus diphenhydramine 100mg (1:1) for the following: Recruitment methods and rate, Rate of willingness to be randomised, Randomisation, Adherence to follow-up, Reasons for drop-out from treatment and follow-up","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Outcomes include: percentage of days abstinent (Timeline Followback & urine), sustained abstinence, time to relapse, cocaine craving (CCQ-Brief), mood/anxiety (DASS-21), functionality (Sheehan, EQ-5D-5L), psychedelic experience (5D-ASC, CEQ), treatment expectancy (SETS), blinding assessment, and meaning in life (MLQ).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Percentage of days abstinent measured by Timeline Followback self-report and urine drug test; sustained/complete abstinence defined as participants reporting complete abstinence from cocaine from the psilocybin administration session; time to first relapse assessed by Timeline Followback and urine or dropout; cocaine craving measured by CCQ-Brief; mood/anxiety by DASS-21; functionality by Sheehan Disability Scale and EQ-5D-5L; psychedelic experience by 5D-ASC and CEQ; treatment expectancy by SETS; blinding assessment as stated."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Safety outcomes include: number of AEs and SAEs, ECG abnormalities (e.g., ischemia, MI, QTc >450ms for men, >470ms for women), clinically significant changes in blood pressure and heart rate during dosing (pre-dose, 1h, 3h, 6h), and lab tests (FBC, LFTs, U&E).","definition_or_measurement_approach":"AEs and SAEs recorded per standard safety reporting; ECG monitored for ischemia, MI, QTc thresholds (>450 ms men, >470 ms women); BP and HR measured 15 minutes before dosing and at 1, 3, and 6 hours post-dose; laboratory tests include full blood count, liver function tests, urea and electrolytes."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
24
Recruitment Window Months
12
Consent Approach
Informed written consent must be provided by the participant (inclusion criterion: Able to give informed written consent). Study documents include a subject information and informed consent form for adults 21-64 (document: L1_SIS and ICF adults 21-64). Participants must be able to speak English. No assent or proxy consent procedures are indicated.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
2
Total Number Of Participants
24

Ireland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
28-01-2026
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
27-02-2026
Processing Time Days
30
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
24

Sites

Site Name
Wellcome HRB Clinical Research Facility
Department Name
Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Professor
Principal Investigator Name
John R Kelly
Principal Investigator Email
kellyjr@tcd.ie
Contact Person Name
John R Kelly
Contact Person Email
kellyjr@tcd.ie
Site Name
Tallaght Adult Mental Health Service
Department Name
Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Professor
Principal Investigator Name
John R Kelly
Principal Investigator Email
kellyjr@tcd.ie
Contact Person Name
John R Kelly
Contact Person Email
kellyjr@tcd.ie

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Trinity College Dublin
Organisation Type
Educational Institution
Country Of Registered Address
Ireland

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
PSILOCYBIN (PEX010)
Active Substance
Dry extract from Psilocybe cubensis (15-25:1), extraction solvent: methanol
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
25 mg
Dose Levels
25 mg (single dose)
Frequency
Single dose
Maximum Dose
25 mg
Investigational Product Name
Nytol One-A-Night 50 mg Tablets (diphenhydramine comparator)
Active Substance
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Oral
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorised
Starting Dose
100 mg
Dose Levels
100 mg (single dose)
Frequency
Single dose
Maximum Dose
100 mg
Combination Treatment
Yes

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