National Institute On Drug Abuse (nida)
Clinical trials sponsored by National Institute On Drug Abuse (nida), explained in plain language.
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Diabetes drug tested as potential cure for weed addiction
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a medication called tirzepatide, currently used for diabetes and weight loss, can help people with moderate-to-severe cannabis addiction. About 100 participants will receive either the real drug or a placebo (inactive shot) weekly for 24 weeks. Resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Scientists use ultrasound to unlock secrets of smell
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how our brain processes smells and uses them to guide our actions. Researchers will use a safe, non-invasive ultrasound technique and brain scans on healthy volunteers to see how temporarily changing brain activity affects the sense of smell. The goa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Scientists test new brain zapper on healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to test the safety of a new, more focused type of brain stimulation called high-density theta burst stimulation (hdTBS) in healthy adults. Researchers will compare its effects on brain activity to an older, FDA-approved version. The goal is to gather basic safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Kratom-Derived drug gets first human test in opioid users
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis is the first study testing MG001 in people. MG001 comes from the kratom plant, which some use for opioid withdrawal symptoms. Researchers want to see if MG001 is safe and how the body processes it. The study will include 32 healthy adults who have recently used opioids.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC