William Stoops
Clinical trials sponsored by William Stoops, explained in plain language.
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Early test: can a new drug curb meth cravings?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a drug called troiluzole can help control methamphetamine use disorder by reducing cravings. It will involve 40 adults who currently use methamphetamine but are not seeking treatment. Researchers will measure if taking troiluzole makes pa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: William Stoops • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Sleep pill tested to curb alcohol urges
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a medication called suvorexant, which blocks a brain chemical called orexin, can reduce the urge to drink alcohol. Researchers will measure if 30 adults with alcohol use disorder choose alcohol less often and report lower cravings while s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: William Stoops • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Could an Anti-Inflammatory drug help break cocaine addiction?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a medication called pentoxifylline can reduce the rewarding effects of cocaine. It will involve about 30 adults with cocaine use disorder who are not currently seeking treatment. In a controlled lab setting, researchers will see if taking…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: William Stoops • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Cutting back, not quitting: new study measures health gains from reduced meth use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the real health benefits people experience when they reduce their methamphetamine use, even if they don't quit completely. Researchers will measure physical and mental health improvements in 300 adults with methamphetamine use disorder over 12 weeks …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: William Stoops • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a common supplement quiet the Brain's craving for drugs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study aims to understand how brain chemistry changes when people use both opioids and cocaine, and whether a dietary supplement called NAC can help. Researchers will enroll 24 adults who use both drugs and are not seeking treatment. They will measure brain activity and…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: William Stoops • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC