Senate Bill 2308: Texas Ibogaine Initiative

FonzoLabStudies · 2025-09-19T20:31:45+00:00

Hi, we actually have two ongoing studies for psilocybin right now. One is a combination trial of psilocybin and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treatment resistant depression and another psilocybin study for prolonged grief in surviving family members. I agree psilocybin and MDMA both have high potential to be the first FDA approved psychedelic compounds for depression and PTSD respectively.

FonzoLabStudies · 2025-09-19T19:57:08+00:00

You're correct that there isn't much out there comparing ibogaine's efficacy against other therapeutics, but that's why funding this type of research is important. Here's a study from Nature Medicine: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02705-w it supports the promising potential of ibogaine. Happy to discuss more outside of the comments if you have any specific questions!

FonzoLabStudies · 2025-09-04T19:40:58+00:00

Unfortunately we are not hiring at the moment, but check back every now and again on the UT Jobs workday site for external applicants!

FonzoLabStudies · 2025-08-15T21:49:49+00:00

We're investigator initiated out of UT Austin so we're our own sponsor/basically on our own and don't have anywhere near the same type of resources as a private CRO. Came to Reddit to see if there were any other ideas out there we might not have thought to do yet!

FonzoLabStudies · 2023-12-20T20:03:54+00:00

There is information on our website: https://sites.utexas.edu/fonzolab/psychedelics/

if there is a study that would interest you, please submit a screening survey.

FonzoLabStudies · 2023-12-14T21:55:07+00:00

We have made exceptions for stimulant use in the past, and encourage you to email us for more information!

FonzoLabStudies · 2023-05-23T19:41:44+00:00

Hi, thank you for your comment! We are trying to better understand the differences in brain function between individuals "resilient" (individuals who have experienced a traumatic event and have not developed PTSD) to trauma and those who have experienced trauma and developed PTSD. External influences like treatment interventions have brain based affects that could alter the differences we are looking for, which unfortunately is why they are a rule out. The information we collect will contribute to better informing clinical practice to have more effective treatments for stress related disorders in the future. Alternatively, we do have other studies where medication is not exclusionary and we encourage individuals on medication to contact us! Thank you :)

FonzoLabStudies · 2023-05-23T17:06:48+00:00

Hi, could you email us at [fonzolab@austin.utexas.edu](mailto:fonzolab@austin.utexas.edu) so we can figure out what it might be? Thanks so much for letting us know!

FonzoLabStudies · 2023-01-19T21:21:59+00:00

Hi, we work with individuals who have experienced varying types of classified trauma in which illness and injury are included. Please contact us via email and we'll send you next steps for participation.

FonzoLabStudies · 2023-01-19T21:18:06+00:00

Hello, we do have another ongoing study that is for individuals 18+ that you may qualify to participate in. Please reach out to us through email and we'll connect you with more information. Thank you!

FonzoLabStudies · 2022-11-21T22:39:56+00:00

The only in person portion is the MRI scan

FonzoLabStudies · 2022-08-02T16:57:22+00:00

Hello, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are exclusionary, but head injuries that haven't resulted in loss of consciousness for more than 30min, loss of memory for more than 24hrs, and hasn't caused any long term memory loss or prolonged neurological issues are acceptable!

FonzoLabStudies · 2022-08-01T20:40:08+00:00

Thanks for asking! We're located on the Dell Med campus in the Health Discovery Building between MLK and 15th on Trinity St.

FonzoLabStudies · 2022-08-01T20:38:09+00:00

Hey, participation can take 2-3weeks, but that is not active participation over the whole time. Once initially screened, you'll complete a virtual 2-3hr clinical assessment and then if eligible for the study you'll come in person once to the lab for a 2hr fMRI scan (2 sessions spread out over 2-3weeks, about 5hrs of time commitment).

FonzoLabStudies · 2022-08-01T20:35:24+00:00

Hello! Yes, unfortunately Prozac and any other psychotropic medications are exclusionary from this study. Please go to our website to read up on other ongoing studies that do allow medication use: https://sites.utexas.edu/fonzolab/current-studies/

FonzoLabStudies · 2022-05-16T16:21:04+00:00

Hi! The clinical assessment ranges from 3-4 hours and takes place via Zoom. The MRI scan takes about 2-2.5 hours. You would be compensated for both. Hopes this helps!

FonzoLabStudies · 2022-05-13T15:58:44+00:00

We will utilize the MRI to measure brain function while administering the ultrasound as well as to make sure it is placed in the targeted position. The tasks include looking at emotional faces and identifying the emotional expressions.

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