Could a painkiller help curb alcohol cravings? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06029296
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This early-stage study looks at how a single dose of diclofenac, a common painkiller, affects a brain chemical called kynurenic acid in 12 adults with alcohol use disorder. The goal is to see if diclofenac can block a specific enzyme, which might help reduce alcohol cravings. This is a small, short-term study to gather information, not a treatment trial.
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Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) Treatment Research Program (TRP)
Catonsville, Maryland, 21228, United States
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