The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

MDMA: What Went Wrong Part 2

Jun 17, 2024
Psychiatrist Chris Aiken and PMHNP Kellie Newsome discuss the recent FDA rejection of MDMA therapy for PTSD, exploring issues like boundary violations and functional unblinding. They analyze biases in medication trials, potential risks of MDMA, and the advocacy for its medical use in treating PTSD. The podcast also explores cardiovascular risks of MDMA, therapist influence on patient outcomes, and the need for standardized evaluation methods.
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