MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Pathological Narcissism (NCT06565494)
A Pilot Study of Midomafetamine (MDMA-Assisted) Therapy for the Treatment of Pathological Narcissism
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This open-label, proof-of-concept pilot study will assess the efficacy and safety of midomafetamine (MDMA) - assisted therapy (AT) for participants diagnosed with pathological narcissism. As all participants will be allocated to a single group assignment, there will be no blinding, randomization, or comparator treatment. Participants will have a screening visit, a preparation period of 3 visits, a treatment period receiving MDMA-AT at 3 monthly visits, a 6 month follow up period coming in at one week, one month, three months and six months after last treatment visit.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Washington — Seattle, Washington
Age range: 18 Years to 64 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Washington — Seattle, Washington
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Narcissism clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.