Could a diabetes drug help keep cocaine users clean?
NCT ID NCT04843046
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether pioglitazone, a drug used for diabetes, can help people who recently stopped using cocaine stay off the drug when combined with talk therapy. 61 adults with cocaine use disorder took part. The goal was to see if the drug improves brain health and reduces cravings and relapse.
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UTHealth Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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