Efficacy and Safety of COMP360 Psilocybin Therapy in Anorexia Nervosa: a Proof-of-concept Study

Last updated: December 3, 2024
Sponsor: COMPASS Pathways
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

2

Condition

Anorexia

Vomiting

Treatment

Psilocybin

Clinical Study ID

NCT05481736
COMP 401
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Efficacy and Safety of COMP360 Psilocybin therapy in Anorexia Nervosa: a Proof-of-concept Study

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Any sex and aged 18 years or above at screening.

  2. Meeting criteria for AN either restrictive or binge-purging type, according to theDSM-5, based on medical records, clinical assessment, BMI, and documented completionof MINI 7.0.2 and EDE at screening.

  3. Have successfully discontinued all prohibited medications for a period of at leasttwo weeks prior to baseline. For fluoxetine (Prozac), immediate cessation atscreening period visit 1a followed by at least four weeks of washout will berequired prior to baseline.

  4. Has a history of disordered eating with duration of at least 3 years prior toscreening, that is consistent with AN.

  5. BMI ≥15 kg/m2 and ≤20 kg/m2. For participants with a BMI <16 kg/m2 and >18.5 kg/m2at screening, approval from the Medical Monitor will be required. Any participantwith a BMI >18.5 kg/m2 must meet all of the criteria for AN except that, despitesignificant weight loss, the individual's weight is within or above the normalrange.

  6. Being otherwise medically stable at screening determined by clinical interview,clinical laboratory values, vital signs, ECG, and medical history.

  7. Have at least one documented prior attempt at treatment in the past 3 years.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Prior or ongoing bipolar disorder, any psychotic disorder, including schizophrenia,schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, brief psychotic disorder (unless substance induced or due to a medical condition), antisocial personalitydisorder, or any serious psychiatric comorbidity as assessed by medical history anda structured clinical interview (MINI 7.0.2).

  2. Prior or ongoing paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal, histrionic, narcissisticpersonality disorder based on medical history and clinical judgment.

  3. Borderline personality disorder as demonstrated by medical history, the MINI Plus -BPD and clinical judgment.

  4. Significant suicide risk as defined by (1) suicidal ideation as endorsed on items 4or 5 on the C-SSRS within the past year, at screening or at baseline, or; (2)suicidal behaviours within the past year or; (3) clinical assessment of significantsuicidal risk during participant interview.

  5. Current (within last year) alcohol or substance use disorder as informed by theDSM-5 assessed via the MINI 7.0.2, and urine toxicology at screening.

  6. Other personal circumstances and behaviour judged to be incompatible withestablishment of rapport or safe exposure to psilocybin.

  7. Exposure to psilocybin, or any other psychedelics, such as ayahuasca, mescaline,LSD, or peyote within the past year.

Study Design

Total Participants: 32
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Psilocybin
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
October 12, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
November 18, 2024

Study Description

This study aims to explore the efficacy and safety of COMP360 25 mg as compared to COMP360 1 mg (control condition) administered with psychological support in participants with Anorexia Nervosa

Connect with a study center

  • Tallaght University Hospital

    Dublin,
    Ireland

    Site Not Available

  • Kings College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurology

    London,
    United Kingdom

    Site Not Available

  • Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute

    San Diego, California 92037
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Sheppard Pratt Health System

    Baltimore, Maryland 21044
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • New York State Psychiatric Institute

    New York, New York 10032
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Dell Medical School

    Austin, Texas 78712
    United States

    Site Not Available

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