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VA launches MDMA trial years in the making for veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a clinical trial testing MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder, part of a broader slate of VA-funded psychedelic studies.

Published May 26, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday launched a clinical trial testing MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder. The study is one of 19 psychedelic research projects the VA is funding as it expands investigations into novel treatments for veterans.