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n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Anxiety Neuroses

n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine has been researched along with Anxiety Neuroses in 16 studies

N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine: An N-substituted amphetamine analog. It is a widely abused drug classified as a hallucinogen and causes marked, long-lasting changes in brain serotonergic systems. It is commonly referred to as MDMA or ecstasy.
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine : A member of the class of benzodioxoles that is 1,3-benzodioxole substituted by a 2-(methylamino)propyl group at position 5.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" This infrequent dosing mitigates adverse event frequency and improves the risk/benefit ratio of MDMA, which may provide a significant advantage over medications that require daily dosing."2.82MDMA-assisted therapy: A new treatment model for social anxiety in autistic adults. ( Danforth, AL; Grob, CS; Struble, CM; Yazar-Klosinski, B, 2016)
" Problematic ecstasy users reported significantly higher levels of ecstasy use, including lifetime consumption, average dosage and binge consumption compared to non-problematic ecstasy users."1.33Problematic versus non-problematic ecstasy/MDMA use: the influence of drug usage patterns and pre-existing psychiatric factors. ( Parrott, AC; Soar, K; Turner, JJ, 2006)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (12.50)18.2507
2000's8 (50.00)29.6817
2010's5 (31.25)24.3611
2020's1 (6.25)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kisely, S1
Connor, M1
Somogyi, AA1
Siskind, D1
Kaplan, K1
Kurtz, F1
Serafini, K1
Hanck, L1
Schellekens, AF1
Danforth, AL1
Struble, CM1
Yazar-Klosinski, B1
Grob, CS1
Sessa, B1
Johansen, PØ1
Krebs, TS1
Fogger, SA1
Tellier, PP1
Arnold, DH1
Milani, RM1
Parrott, AC2
Turner, JJ2
Fox, HC1
Thomasius, R1
Petersen, KU1
Zapletalova, P1
Wartberg, L1
Zeichner, D1
Schmoldt, A1
Huizink, AC1
Ferdinand, RF1
van der Ende, J1
Verhulst, FC1
Soar, K1
Poikolainen, K1
McCann, UD2
Ricaurte, GA2

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Placebo-controlled, Randomized, Blinded, Dose Finding Phase 2 Pilot Safety Study of MDMA-assisted Therapy for Social Anxiety in Autistic Adults[NCT02008396]Phase 212 participants (Actual)Interventional2014-04-11Completed
Social Anxiety MDMA-Assisted Therapy Investigation (SAMATI): A Randomized, Delayed Treatment Control Phase 2 Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Manualized MDMA-Assisted Therapy for the Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder[NCT05138068]Phase 290 participants (Actual)Interventional2022-04-13Active, not recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Change in Leibowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) Total Score From Baseline to 1-Month Post Experimental Session 2

The LSAS is a 24-item, semi-structured interview on the severity of Social Anxiety Disorder. The LSAS separately assesses fear and avoidance of 24 social situations. The scale is divided into 2 subscales, 13 situations concerning performance anxiety, and 11 situations pertaining to social situations. The 24 items are first rated on a Likert Scale from 0 to 3 on fear felt during the situations, and then the same items are rated regarding avoidance of the situation. Combining the total scores for the Fear and Avoidance sections provides an overall score with a maximum of 144 points and a minimum of 0 points. The higher the score, the greater the anxiety symptoms. The overall scores are interpreted as: 55-65 is moderate, 65-80 is marked, 80-95 is severe, and greater than 95 is very severe social anxiety symptoms. (NCT02008396)
Timeframe: Baseline to 1-Month Post Experimental Session 2

Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
Inactive Placebo With Psychotherapy-19.3
75 mg to 125 mg MDMA With Psychotherapy-44.1

Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) Total Score 1-Month Post Experimental Session 2

The LSAS is a 24-item, semi-structured interview on the severity of Social Anxiety Disorder. The LSAS separately assesses fear and avoidance of 24 social situations. The scale is divided into 2 subscales, 13 situations concerning performance anxiety, and 11 situations pertaining to social situations. The 24 items are first rated on a Likert Scale from 0 to 3 on fear felt during the situations, and then the same items are rated regarding avoidance of the situation. Combining the total scores for the Fear and Avoidance sections provides an overall score with a maximum of 144 points and a minimum of 0 points. The higher the score, the greater the anxiety symptoms. The overall scores are interpreted as: 55-65 is moderate, 65-80 is marked, 80-95 is severe, and greater than 95 is very severe social anxiety symptoms. (NCT02008396)
Timeframe: 1-Month Post Experimental Session 2

Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
Inactive Placebo With Psychotherapy64.0
75 mg to 125 mg MDMA With Psychotherapy46.4

Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) Total Score at Baseline

The LSAS is a 24-item, semi-structured interview on the severity of Social Anxiety Disorder. The LSAS separately assesses fear and avoidance of 24 social situations. The scale is divided into 2 subscales, 13 situations concerning performance anxiety, and 11 situations pertaining to social situations. The 24 items are first rated on a Likert Scale from 0 to 3 on fear felt during the situations, and then the same items are rated regarding avoidance of the situation. Combining the total scores for the Fear and Avoidance sections provides an overall score with a maximum of 144 points and a minimum of 0 points. The higher the score, the greater the anxiety symptoms. The overall scores are interpreted as: 55-65 is moderate, 65-80 is marked, 80-95 is severe, and greater than 95 is very severe social anxiety symptoms. (NCT02008396)
Timeframe: Baseline

Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
Inactive Placebo With Psychotherapy83.3
75 mg to 125 mg MDMA With Psychotherapy91.8

Reviews

2 reviews available for n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Anxiety Neuroses

ArticleYear
A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the effect of psilocybin and methylenedioxymethamphetamine on mental, behavioural or developmental disorders.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 2023, Volume: 57, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Child; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Developmental Disabilities; Humans; N

2023
Club drugs: is it all ecstasy?
    Pediatric annals, 2002, Volume: 31, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; Anxiety Disorders; Humans; Illicit Drugs; Ketamine; Methamphetamine

2002

Trials

1 trial available for n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Anxiety Neuroses

ArticleYear
MDMA-assisted therapy: A new treatment model for social anxiety in autistic adults.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2016, Jan-04, Volume: 64

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Autistic Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; N-Methy

2016
MDMA-assisted therapy: A new treatment model for social anxiety in autistic adults.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2016, Jan-04, Volume: 64

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Autistic Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; N-Methy

2016
MDMA-assisted therapy: A new treatment model for social anxiety in autistic adults.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2016, Jan-04, Volume: 64

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Autistic Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; N-Methy

2016
MDMA-assisted therapy: A new treatment model for social anxiety in autistic adults.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2016, Jan-04, Volume: 64

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Autistic Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; N-Methy

2016

Other Studies

13 other studies available for n-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine and Anxiety Neuroses

ArticleYear
Substance-induced anxiety disorder after one dose of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine: a case report.
    Journal of medical case reports, 2018, May-25, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Behavior Therapy; Hallucinogens; Humans; Male; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxy

2018
[Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder after ecstasy use].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2013, Volume: 157, Issue:24

    Topics: Anxiety Disorders; Citalopram; Depressive Disorder; Hallucinations; Hallucinogens; Humans; Male; N-M

2013
Turn on and tune in to evidence-based psychedelic research.
    The lancet. Psychiatry, 2015, Volume: 2, Issue:1

    Topics: Anxiety Disorders; Biomedical Research; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; Hallucinogens; Humans; Lysergic Acid

2015
How could MDMA (ecstasy) help anxiety disorders? A neurobiological rationale.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2009, Volume: 23, Issue:4

    Topics: Anxiety Disorders; Avoidance Learning; Brain; Empathy; Fear; Humans; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamph

2009
Update on ecstasy.
    Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services, 2011, Volume: 49, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Cognitio

2011
Consultation with the specialist: the central serotonin syndrome: paradigm for psychotherapeutic misadventure.
    Pediatrics in review, 2002, Volume: 23, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Antidepressive Agents; Antitussive Agents; Anxiety Disord

2002
Gender differences in self-reported anxiety, depression, and somatization among ecstasy/MDMA polydrug users, alcohol/tobacco users, and nondrug users.
    Addictive behaviors, 2004, Volume: 29, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Analysis of Variance; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder;

2004
Mental disorders in current and former heavy ecstasy (MDMA) users.
    Addiction (Abingdon, England), 2005, Volume: 100, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Cognition Disorders; Cross-Sectional Studie

2005
Symptoms of anxiety and depression in childhood and use of MDMA: prospective, population based study.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2006, Apr-08, Volume: 332, Issue:7545

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Child; Child, Preschool; Depressive Disorder; Female; Hallucin

2006
Problematic versus non-problematic ecstasy/MDMA use: the influence of drug usage patterns and pre-existing psychiatric factors.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2006, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorde

2006
Ecstasy and the antecedents of illicit drug use.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2006, Apr-08, Volume: 332, Issue:7545

    Topics: Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Hallucinogens; Humans; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamin

2006
MDMA ("ecstasy") and panic disorder: induction by a single dose.
    Biological psychiatry, 1992, Nov-15, Volume: 32, Issue:10

    Topics: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine; Administration, Oral; Adult; Alprazolam; Anxiety Disorders; Arousal;

1992
Lasting neuropsychiatric sequelae of (+-)methylenedioxymethamphetamine ('ecstasy') in recreational users.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1991, Volume: 11, Issue:5

    Topics: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine; Adolescent; Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Female; Fo

1991