{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/766146.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":766146,"attributes":{"action":"“Allow NHS clinical trials for treatment-resistant depression using psilocybin”","background":"Permit and fund NHS-led clinical trials using psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. Create a clear, regulated pathway for research approval and delivery within NHS settings, ensuring strict clinical oversight, patient safety, and ethical governance.","additional_details":"Treatment-resistant depression affects thousands in the UK who do not respond to existing therapies, placing a major burden on individuals, families, and the NHS. Early clinical studies suggest psilocybin-assisted therapy may offer significant benefits when delivered in controlled settings. Current regulations limit research. Allowing NHS-led trials would provide robust UK evidence, improve understanding, and explore safe, effective alternatives for those with limited options.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2026-04-01T09:05:24.257Z","updated_at":"2026-04-21T09:46:33.166Z","rejected_at":"2026-04-21T09:46:33.168Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-01T16:04:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nReschedule psilocybin from Schedule 1 to 2 to allow for use in medical research\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743563"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}