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FDA Panel to Review MDMA Therapy for PTSD

In a landmark session, the FDA will assess MDMA's potential as the first psychedelic therapy for PTSD in the U.S.

  • On June 4, FDA advisers will decide on recommending MDMA, known as ecstasy, for PTSD treatment.
  • This marks the first review of a new PTSD therapy by an FDA panel in 25 years.
  • Lykos Therapeutics has conducted extensive studies on MDMA's efficacy in conjunction with psychotherapy.
  • No psychedelic-based treatments have yet been approved for mental health disorders in the U.S.
  • The therapy combines MDMA with psychological interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
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