Experiences of Australian clinicians, researchers, and patients with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A framework-guided qualitative analysis

Alene Sze Jing Yong; Aimée Freeburn; Suzie Bratuskins; Gillinder Bedi; J. Simon Bell

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2026.121276

February 2, 2026Journal of Affective DisordersOpen Access

Experiences of Australian clinicians, researchers, and patients with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A framework-guided qualitative analysis

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Key Points

The aim is to understand experiences of clinicians, researchers, and patients with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD.
Qualitative analysis conducted with Australian clinicians, researchers, and patients directly involved in MDMA-AP for PTSD.
Data gathered focused on personal experiences and insights concerning the therapy process.
Exploration of themes such as consent, therapeutic alliance, and integration of care.
Participants emphasized the significance of managing expectations for effective therapy.
Comprehensive screening and informed consent were identified as crucial elements.
A strong therapeutic alliance was highlighted as vital for better outcomes.

Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals insights for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy implementation in Australia, suggesting national guideline development.

Abstract

Australians with direct experience of the use of MDMA-AP or PTSD highlight the importance of expectation management, comprehensive screening, consent, safeguard measures, therapeutic alliance, integration of care, and training of healthcare providers. As MDMA-AP becomes implemented into clinical practice, there is scope to incorporate these insights into a national guideline.

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Experiences of Australian clinicians, researchers, and patients with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A framework-guided qualitative analysis

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Experiences of Australian clinicians, researchers, and patients with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A framework-guided qualitative analysis

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