Could a diabetes drug help people stay off cocaine?
NCT ID NCT04843046
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at whether pioglitazone, a diabetes medicine, combined with cognitive behavioral therapy can help people who recently stopped using cocaine stay drug-free. 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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