Brain zaps may curb cocaine cravings, new study hopes

NCT ID NCT07318480

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with cocaine addiction feel less craving. 120 adults with cocaine use disorder will receive tDCS sessions over 5 weeks while doing cognitive tasks. Researchers will use brain scans to see how the stimulation affects craving-related brain activity, and will check if effects last one month after treatment ends.

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Study contacts

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  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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