Brain scans reveal how stress fuels cocaine relapse

NCT ID NCT05008146

First seen Jun 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Summary

This study uses brain scans to see how stress hormones interact with certain brain receptors in people with cocaine use disorder. Researchers will compare 80 adults with and without the disorder to understand these interactions and whether they predict relapse. The goal is to learn more about the brain's role in addiction, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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