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VA launches psilocybin trial for veterans with treatment-resistant depression
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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a clinical trial named PIVOT to evaluate psilocybin's safety and effectiveness for veterans with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, including those with PTSD, under FDA safety protocols.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Mental Health.
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You will find new research and market opportunities opening in psychedelic treatments for mental health veterans care as the VA advances psilocybin trials. Early moves in clinical trial participation and safety collaboration with the FDA could position you ahead in therapeutic offerings for hard-to-treat depression.
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