Psychedelic Clinical Trial for Depression in San Diego | atai Life Science

Clinical Trial Recruitment

Formulation of a Psychedelic for Depression

Led by Dr. David Feifel, MD, PhD, Kadima is San Diego's premier psychedelic research institute and a mental health clinic providing advanced, evidence-based treatments.


We are currently enrolling for a clinical trial that is investigating the effects of VLS-01, a formulation of a psychedelic, on Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD).

This study is conducted under strict medical supervision and participation is completely legal.

See if you are eligible!
Antidepressants Fail You? Join a Psychedelic Clinical Trial under medical supervision
Now Enrolling

You may qualify if you:

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are 18-65 years old

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Have been diagnosed with clinical depression by a licensed mental health professional

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Have tried 2+ antidepressant medications

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Can attend in-person visits at our La Jolla clinic

Enroll in just a few steps!

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Complete a short eligibility survey

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Complete a screening call with our study recruiter

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If eligible and consenting, you will be enrolled in the study!

Complete Survey

If you know someone struggling with Depression who may be interested in this opportunity, please share this with them.

Principal Investigator
Dr. David Feifel, MD, PhD

David Feifel, MD, PhD

Professor Emeritus, UCSD · Founder, Kadima Neuropsychiatry

Study Sponsor

This study is done at Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute in La Jolla, CA and is sponsored by atai Life Sciences.

Clinical Trial Summary

A Phase 2, Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Repeated Doses of VLS-01 Buccal Film in Participants With Treatment Resistant Depression.

Read more about this study on ClinicalTrials.gov
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