Could an Anti-Inflammatory drug curb cocaine cravings?

NCT ID NCT07086794

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 39 times

Summary

This study tests whether pentoxifylline, an anti-inflammatory drug, can reduce how rewarding cocaine feels. Thirty adults with cocaine use disorder who are not seeking treatment will take the drug and then choose between cocaine and money. The goal is to see if calming immune inflammation in the brain can help control cocaine use.

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  • Psychopharmacology of Addiction Laboratory

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    Lexington, Kentucky, 40507, United States

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