Transdiagnostic use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted therapy to treat obsessive–compulsive disorder
This article explores the potential of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy to enhance exposure and response prevention in obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment. We discuss the mechanisms of MDMA, including fear extinction, psychological flexibility, and empathogenic effects that may improve adherence and efficacy, as well as highlighting important safety considerations for further research.
Authors
- Alex S. Keuroghlian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6624-8354)
- Ziad Saade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8385-8664)
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- Fenway Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The British Journal of Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2024.277
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Psychedelics and Drug Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.61