Can brain scans predict who quits cocaine? VA study hopes to find out
NCT ID NCT03799341
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study looked at how brain signals and thinking skills affect recovery from cocaine addiction in 63 veterans. Participants either received usual care or a prize-based program that rewards cocaine-free urine tests. Researchers measured brain activity and thinking before and during treatment to see what predicts success. The goal is to personalize addiction treatment based on each person's brain function.
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Prize-Based Contingency Management (a behavioral program where patients earn chances to win prizes for cocaine-free urine tests)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best version of contingency management for each veteran, improving recovery from cocaine addiction.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (63 participants) that only measures brain signals and behavior. It does not test a new drug or cure, so the direct benefit to patients is limited.
Conditions
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