Fri, Jun 12
|Zoom
MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: A Novel Model Combining MDMA with Massed Prolonged Exposure
Jessica Maples-Keller, PhD will discuss a novel treatment protocol that combines gold-standard PTSD psychotherapy and MDMA administration.
Time & Location
Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Zoom
About the event
Phase 3 clinical trials have established MDMA-assisted therapy as a promising development in PTSD treatment, with strong evidence for both safety and efficacy. This TRIPS seminar presents a novel treatment approach that integrates a single dose of MDMA within a massed Prolonged Exposure framework -- offering a fresh perspective on how these two powerful interventions might work together.
Dr. Jessica Maples-Keller will walk through the specific components of this combined model, the clinical rationale behind it, and results from an open-label trial. Whether you're already working in psychedelic-assisted therapy or exploring how evidence-based trauma treatments might evolve, this seminar offers practical insight grounded in emerging research.
Dr. Jessica Maples-Keller is an Associate Professor in the Emory School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Associate Director of the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, and core faculty at Grady Trauma Project and Atlanta Trauma Alliance. Her research uses translational models to…
