Methamphetamine dependence
MONDO:0005419A drug dependence that is a psychological dependency on the regular use of methamphetamine.
164 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 63 tagged with Methamphetamine dependence itself.
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Hospital rewards program aims to curb meth use in trauma patients
Disease control CancelledThis study tests whether offering rewards (contingency management) can help people who use methamphetamine reduce their use after a traumatic injury. Twenty adults admitted to the hospital with a positive meth test will receive urine tests and rewards for negative results, starti…
Sponsor: Queen's Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weight-Loss drug may curb stimulant cravings, brain scans suggest
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug approved for weight management, can help people who are obese and have a moderate to severe stimulant use disorder (like methamphetamine or cocaine). Participants receive weekly injections for 20 weeks, along with counseling and brain …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ketamine infusions could help curb meth addiction, new trial hopes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether intravenous ketamine can help people with moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder reduce their drug use. Over 12 weeks, 120 adults will receive either ketamine or a mild sedative (midazolam) in six sessions. The main goal is to see if more partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Naltrexone-Bupropion combo curb meth addiction? new trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol) and bupropion XL (Wellbutrin) can help people with moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder reduce their drug use. About 360 participants will receive either the active drugs or placeb…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital app aims to curb cocaine and meth use
Disease control By invitation onlyThis pilot study tests a web-based program called LDART for adults with stimulant use disorder (cocaine or methamphetamine). The program includes daily goal setting, motivational messages from people in recovery, and links to support groups. Researchers want to see if it's feasib…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy takes on meth addiction in veterans
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, combined with psychotherapy can help veterans with moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder. Thirty participants will receive either psilocybin-enhanced therapy or standard treatment…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Portland VA Research Foundation, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a 3-Session stress course ease the burden on caregivers of ice users?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a short, group-based stress management training program can help caregivers of people with methamphetamine ("ice") addiction and psychosis. Caregivers often face high levels of emotional and physical stress, which can lead to burnout. The program teaches …
Sponsor: Government College University Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zapping for meth cravings? study pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could help people with methamphetamine use disorder control their cravings. Researchers planned to recruit 40 adults living in a residential treatment program and give some real stimulation and other…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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ER stress study: can a fake waiting room reveal real reactions?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how people's bodies react to stress in a pretend emergency room. Researchers will have 30 adults (20 who use meth and 10 healthy volunteers) do public speaking and math tasks while measuring stress hormones, heart rate, and blood pressure. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC