ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH PTSD AND ALCOHOL USE DISORDER?

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH PTSD AND ALCOHOL USE DISORDER?

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH PTSD AND ALCOHOL USE DISORDER?

Many Australians with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are also living with alcohol use disorder (AUD), which can make recovery more complicated.


The MPATHY study is testing an integrated treatment for both conditions. If you're interested in taking part, click below to fill in a brief pre-screening survey.

Many Australians with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are also living with alcohol use disorder (AUD), which can make recovery more complicated.


The MPATHY study is testing an integrated treatment for both conditions. If you're interested in taking part, click below to fill in a brief pre-screening survey.

Many Australians with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are also living with alcohol use disorder (AUD), which can make recovery more complicated.


The MPATHY study is testing an integrated treatment for both conditions. If you're interested in taking part, click below to fill in a brief pre-screening survey.

ABOUT THE STUDY

ABOUT THE STUDY

ABOUT THE STUDY

This study is investigating whether MDMA-assisted therapy is a safe and effective treatment for the management of both AUD and PTSD.

This study is investigating whether MDMA-assisted therapy is a safe and effective treatment for the management of both AUD and PTSD.

This study is investigating whether MDMA-assisted therapy is a safe and effective treatment for the management of both AUD and PTSD.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • have a diagnosis of, or suspect you may have PTSD

  • are having difficulties cutting down or controlling your drinking

  • are willing to participate in a randomised controlled trial

  • live in the Melbourne or Sydney areas


Participation in this trial will not result in any cost to you. You will be compensated for your time.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • have a diagnosis of, or suspect you may have PTSD

  • are having difficulties cutting down or controlling your drinking

  • are willing to participate in a randomised controlled trial

  • live in the Melbourne or Sydney areas


Participation in this trial will not result in any cost to you. You will be compensated for your time.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • have a diagnosis of, or suspect you may have PTSD

  • are having difficulties cutting down or controlling your drinking

  • are willing to participate in a randomised controlled trial

  • live in the Melbourne or Sydney areas


Participation in this trial will not result in any cost to you. You will be compensated for your time.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • have a diagnosis of, or suspect you may have PTSD

  • are having difficulties cutting down or controlling your drinking

  • are willing to participate in a randomised controlled trial

  • live in the Melbourne or Sydney areas


Participation in this trial will not result in any cost to you. You will be compensated for your time.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

You may be eligible to take part if you:

  • have a diagnosis of, or suspect you may have PTSD

  • are having difficulties cutting down or controlling your drinking

  • are willing to participate in a randomised controlled trial

  • live in the Melbourne or Sydney areas


Participation in this trial will not result in any cost to you. You will be compensated for your time.

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

  • This is a 16-week treatment program for those who want to address PTSD symptoms and cut down on their drinking


  • All participants will receive 12 sessions of gold-standard psychological treatment


  • In addition, there will be two treatment sessions where participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MDMA or a control

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

  • This is a 16-week treatment program for those who want to address PTSD symptoms and cut down on their drinking


  • All participants will receive 12 sessions of gold-standard psychological treatment


  • In addition, there will be two treatment sessions where participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MDMA or a control

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

  • This is a 16-week treatment program for those who want to address PTSD symptoms and cut down on their drinking


  • All participants will receive 12 sessions of gold-standard psychological treatment


  • In addition, there will be two treatment sessions where participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MDMA or a control

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

  • This is a 16-week treatment program for those who want to address PTSD symptoms and cut down on their drinking


  • All participants will receive 12 sessions of gold-standard psychological treatment


  • In addition, there will be two treatment sessions where participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MDMA or a control

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

  • This is a 16-week treatment program for those who want to address PTSD symptoms and cut down on their drinking


  • All participants will receive 12 sessions of gold-standard psychological treatment


  • In addition, there will be two treatment sessions where participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MDMA or a control

INTERESTED IN TAKING PART?

INTERESTED IN TAKING PART?

Click below to fill in a brief pre-screening survey and a member of the study team will get in touch with you.

Click below to fill in a brief pre-screening survey and a member of the study team will get in touch with you.

This study has been approved by the Ethics Review Committee (RPAH Zone) of the Sydney Local Health District (Protocol X22-0121)

This study has been approved by the Ethics Review Committee (RPAH Zone) of the Sydney Local Health District (Protocol X22-0121)

This study has been approved by the Ethics Review Committee (RPAH Zone) of the Sydney Local Health District (Protocol X22-0121)

All rights reserved. Copyright 2025.

All rights reserved. Copyright 2025.