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Can I join a trial?

You can engage in and contribute to MIST research in many ways. Some projects call for participants who meet certain criteria like a mental health condition, whereas others need healthy (or “control”) participants so they can conduct a successful trial.

Why should I join a trial?

Participating in a trial is a great opportunity to learn about the novel treatments for major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and post-concussion syndrome that the MIST research team is investigating — and to help those who are struggling.

What is involved if I join?

Depending on the type of study you take part in, you may be involved in various activities ranging from completing questionnaires or interviews to performing behavioural tasks (eg. physical exercises) or memory and cognitive tests, to receiving brain scans.

MIST clinical trial to explore potential of psychedelics combined with therapy to help people reduce or stop drinking

UCalgary researchers are set to conduct Canada’s largest single-site clinical trial to find out if combining psychotherapy with psilocybin (the active component of “magic mushrooms") is a viable treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Evidence has recently shown that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy may help some individuals in reducing their alcohol consumption, but how or why it works (or whom it will work for) is not understood.

Principal investigator Dr. Leah Mayo, PhD, Parker Chair in Psychedelics at the Cumming School of Medicine and MIST research team member, will lead this important clinical trial.

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To evaluate new treatment options

MIST will evaluate new treatment options for major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and post-concussion syndrome by bringing together the collective expertise of the MIST research team.

To develop innovative, rapid solutions

By combining existing treatments and engaging in transdisciplinary collaborations, MIST will help those who are struggling - faster - through rapid translation of research into action.

Clinical trials measure the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments and interventions. They are essential to advancing medical knowledge and ensuring countless people here and around the world can access safe and effective new treatments. MIST clinical trials are conducting important research to unlock new treatments for mental health conditions associated with emotional stress and head trauma such as major depression, post-concussion syndrome, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

You can find MIST trials that are currently accepting participants through the Participate in Research database (PiR). PiR is a searchable directory for community members to connect with researchers recruiting participants. Through PiR, you can find MIST clinical trials by entering research topic-related search terms (eg. head trauma or depression) or the name of the MIST research team investigator.

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MIST is meeting the demand for clinical trials

UCalgary is responding to the devastating rise in statistics on depression, anxiety, and suicide by prioritizing clinical trials. MIST is meeting this growing need for research, interventions, and treatments to improve mental health — and save lives — across our community.

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