Drug dependence

This study tests whether adding peer-based counseling to standard HIV and opioid treatment helps people who inject drugs stay on their medications and achieve viral suppression. Participants receive either enhanced usual care or extra support from a peer counselor. The goal is to…

This study tested a drug called acamprosate in adults with alcohol dependence who were part of a DUI court program. The goal was to see if the medication could help them stay sober and reduce cravings. Only 4 people enrolled before the study was stopped, so results are very limit…

This study looked at whether different medications for opioid use disorder (methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, or naltrexone) could reduce immune system inflammation in people with HIV. Researchers measured changes in blood markers of immune activation over 24 weeks. The trial wa…

This study aimed to see if giving smokers access to different e-cigarette flavors (menthol, non-tobacco, or tobacco) helps them stop smoking regular cigarettes. Over 600 adult smokers were assigned to different flavor groups and tracked for 13 weeks. However, the trial was termin…

This study tested a mobile app that uses rewards to encourage people with opioid use disorder to start and stick with medication-assisted treatment after an emergency room visit. 41 adults from two hospitals were given access to the app for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the ap…

This study tested educational videos for Hispanic/Latinx families with teens aged 15-17 to prevent opioid misuse and overdose. The program focused on safe storage, opioid knowledge, and changing attitudes. Only 6 families took part before the study ended early.

This study tested a program to help HIV-negative transgender women and men who have sex with men who also have a substance use disorder stick with PrEP, a daily pill or shot that prevents HIV. Participants received counseling and text support, with extra help for those who strugg…

This study tested whether adding vaccine discussions to routine behavioral health visits could reduce hesitancy and increase COVID-19 and flu shots among Latinx adults with mental illness. Clinicians used motivational interviewing and could offer a warm handoff to a nurse for vac…

This early study tested a new drug called TRV734 in 5 adults with opioid-use disorder who were already on methadone. The goal was to see if TRV734 could relieve withdrawal symptoms with fewer side effects than a standard opioid like oxycodone. Participants stayed in a residential…

This study tested whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is safe and feasible for people with methamphetamine use disorder. Only 5 participants were enrolled, and the trial was terminated early, so the results are very limited. The goal was to see if psiloc…

This study looked at whether buprenorphine can effectively treat chronic pain in people who are dependent on opioid painkillers, while also reducing withdrawal symptoms and improving quality of life. It involved 4 adults with opioid dependence and chronic pain. The approach was t…

This study tested a new method for starting buprenorphine (a medication for opioid use disorder) in hospitalized adults who also have chronic pain. Instead of requiring patients to stop all other opioids and go through withdrawal first, the new method starts with very low doses o…

This study tested whether giving methadone to ICU patients on breathing machines could help them get off the ventilator faster. Patients who needed strong painkillers were given either methadone or a placebo. The trial was stopped early and only included 9 people, so no firm conc…

This study tested a device called Bridge to see if it could reduce symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Researchers compared it to a fake device in 13 adults with opioid use disorder. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study tested whether pramipexole (Mirapex), a drug for restless legs syndrome, could also reduce symptoms of opioid withdrawal in people with opioid use disorder. The trial planned to enroll 75 adults but was terminated early. Researchers measured changes in restless legs se…

This study aimed to see if a short test called BEARNI could detect alcohol-related cognitive impairments (like memory and thinking problems) in people with alcoholic cirrhosis. The researchers planned to enroll patients with cirrhosis, but the study was stopped early after only o…

This study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep rTMS could change brain activity and reduce smoking in people with schizophrenia. Researchers used brain scans to measure changes in brain connections and smoking behavior. The study was small and en…

This study aimed to understand how withdrawal symptoms and drug-related cues influence decision-making in people with opioid use disorder. Participants completed choice tasks to see if they preferred high-probability rewards. The study was terminated early and only enrolled 2 par…

This study tested a care coordination and motivational interviewing program for women who recently had a preterm birth. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and acceptable to participants. Only 13 women enrolled before the study was terminated, so the findings are very…

This study aimed to see if taking the experimental drug AEF0117 with food changes how much gets into the bloodstream. It involved 22 healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people with opioid addiction by sending helpful messages at just the right moment. Nine adults who used heroin or other opioids carried a phone that beeped four times a day to ask about their mood and activities, then showed a m…