Can a pill erase cocaine cravings? new study investigates.

NCT ID NCT05978167

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a single dose of methylphenidate (a drug used for ADHD) can help people with cocaine addiction weaken their drug-related memories. Researchers will use brain scans and skin response measurements to see how the drug affects memory retrieval and cravings. The goal is to find new ways to improve cue-exposure therapy for addiction.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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