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NUDZ - National Institute of Mental Health

Klecany, Czechia

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Languages spoken

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  • Ukrainian “Ambulance zajišťuje péči o ukrajinsky mluvící pacienty vyžadující psychiatrickou nebo psychoterapeutickou pomoc v souvislosti s válečným konfliktem na Ukrajině.” Source

Language information verified 2026-09-06.

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About this provider

NUDZ (National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany) is the Czech national centre for mental-health research, implementation, education and clinical care, and a WHO collaborating centre. Its dedicated Psychedelic Research Center, headed by MUDr. Tomas Palenicek, Ph.D., spans preclinical work (neuroplasticity, electrophysiology, NPS toxicity) through clinical trials, and also conducts contracted psychedelic research. Clinically, NUDZ is completing a psilocybin study in healthy volunteers and running a trial comparing the antidepressant effect of psilocybin versus ketamine in treatment-resistant depression. The institute also provides regular psychiatric care: outpatient clinics, three inpatient wards plus a sleep ward, day-care centres and diagnostics (EEG, MRI, clinical psychology).

Services & programs

  • Clinical trial participation (psychedelics and other studies) - central 'Get involved in research' recruitment channel
  • Outpatient care: general psychiatric clinic, bipolar disorder clinic, sleep disorders clinics, psychological clinic, outpatient DBT programme, sexological clinic, stimulation-methods clinic, physiotherapy, occupational therapy
  • Inpatient care: Wards 1-3 + Ward of Sleep Disorders; day-care centres 1-3
  • Diagnostics: neurophysiology/EEG, radiology and imaging (MRI), clinical psychology
  • Clinical contract research (CRO-type department, incl. psychedelics)

Programs & studies

ProgramKindStatus
Psilocybin in healthy volunteers - effects and neurobiologycompleting (per center profile)
Head-to-head trial comparing antidepressant effect of psilocybin vs ketamine in treatment-resistant depressionongoing (per center profile)
Introduction of psilocybin-assisted therapy into Czech clinical practice (legislation effective 1 Jan 2026; reimbursement parameters in progress)treatment launch expected H2 2026; no waiting list yet
PSYRES psychedelic research foundation supports the center's research beyond classic grantsongoing

Pricing

ItemPrice
Trial participation
public research institution; clinical care via Czech public health insurance
free within clinical trials

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Facilities & languages

  • Facilities
    • Research + clinical campus in Klecany near Prague
    • Inpatient wards (3 general + sleep disorders), 3 day-care centres
    • MRI imaging, EEG/neurophysiology labs
    • Cooperations: Univ. of Maastricht, Neurobiology Research Unit Copenhagen, Univ. of Lisbon; BAFA forensic lab (UCT Prague)
  • LanguagesCzech; full English website; Ukrainian-language section ('Help for Ukraine')
  • TeamPsychedelic Research Center head: MUDr. Tomas Palenicek, Ph.D.; coordinator: Bc. Tereza Mrnakova (+420 283 088 443, tereza.mrnakova@nudz.cz). Center team roster published on 'Our team' page. Prof. Jiri Horacek is NUDZ Deputy Director for Science (per Psyon site).

Common questions

Can I sign up for psilocybin treatment at NUDZ?

Not yet. Per the official statement of 23 March 2026, it is not yet possible to apply or join a waiting list; launch is expected in the second half of 2026 once reimbursement rules are finalised.

How can I join a psychedelic study?

Via the 'Get involved in research' section, which lists actively recruiting studies, or by contacting the Psychedelic Research Center coordinator (tereza.mrnakova@nudz.cz, +420 283 088 443).

Is psilocybin now legal for treatment in Czechia?

An amendment effective 1 January 2026 formally allows administration of therapeutic psilocybin in specialised healthcare facilities, but actual availability depends on completion of reimbursement/funding processes.

Does NUDZ provide regular (non-trial) psychiatric care?

Yes - outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, day-care centres and diagnostic departments operate within the public system.

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