MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Lykos vs. FDA Perspectives

Category Lykos Perspective FDA Perspective
Efficacy Demonstrated significant improvement Acknowledges results, concerns about unblinding
Durability of Effect Maintained for at least 6 months Concerns about interpretability
Safety Database Adequate characterization Limited size
Cardiovascular Effects Manageable short-term risk increases observed Significant concerns
Abuse Potential Low potential in therapeutic setting Concerns about lack of data
Psychotherapy Component Integral part of treatment Unclear contribution
Laboratory Data Limited data collected, no significant signals Claimed insufficient data collection
Suicidality Risk No increased risk observed Acknowledged risk potential
Patient Impairment Managed in clinical setting Significant concern
Overall Benefit-Risk Assessment Favorable profile Uncertain balance