Treatment study for body dysmorphic disorder

Riverside Drive near 168th Street, New York City NY

Description

Safety and Efficacy of Psilocybin for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (IRB# 7950) Please note that this is an opportunity to participate in research for compensation and is not a job posting. -Are you concerned about the appearance of a certain part your body (such as your hair, skin, or nose)? -Do you spend a lot of time checking how you look in the mirror, asking others how you look, or thinking about parts of your body that you dislike? -Do you avoid certain situations or try to hide parts of your body because you worry that people will judge you for your appearance? You may be eligible to participate in a research study about how psilocybin can be used to treat body dysmorphic disorder. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: People between the ages of 18 and 55 who have body dysmorphic disorder and are able to travel to the New York State Psychiatric Institute (1051 Riverside Drive) in Manhattan PROCEDURES: l) Initial screening by phone 2) If eligible, an in-person psychiatric evaluation, clinical assessment, physical exam and health assessment (including an EKG, blood test, and urine test) 3) If eligible, 1 baseline visit prior to the treatment visit that includes a description of the treatment visit and an MRI scan 4) If eligible, the following day you will receive a dose of psilocybin while under the supervision of a therapist 5) 6 follow-up assessments over a period of 12 weeks, two of which are completed over the phone This is not a part-time job. Compensation is being provided for participation in a research study. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Gloria Gomez 646-450-4572 Anxiety Disorders Clinic, New York State Psychiatric Institute