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An independent expert panel voted 10-1 against the effectiveness and 9-2 against the safety profile of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD based on current trial data.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Who
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee
What
An independent expert panel voted 10-1 against the effectiveness and 9-2 against the safety profile of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD based on current trial data.
When
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:10:06 GMT · 1h 44m ago
Where
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA · 39.0349°N, 76.9934°W
Why
The committee cited concerns over functional unblinding in clinical trials and potential cardiovascular risks, suggesting the submitted data did not sufficiently prove benefits outweighed the risks.
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