Can a blood pressure drug curb cocaine cravings?
NCT ID NCT07313371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether clonidine, a blood pressure medicine, can help reduce cravings in people hospitalized for cocaine or crack use disorder. 36 participants will receive either clonidine or an active placebo (clonazepam) to compare effects. The main goal is to see if cravings decrease, measured by a simple 0-10 scale.
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Instituto Perdizes
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, 05021-001, Brazil
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