Tiny trial tests talk therapy to curb steroid abuse
NCT ID NCT07039539
First seen May 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether four short counseling sessions can help people who misuse anabolic steroids reduce their use and improve their health. Researchers will track 32 participants for a year, looking at drug use, blood tests, mood, and body changes. The goal is to see if a non-judgmental, person-centered approach can make a difference.
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Clinical Hospital of the School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-000, Brazil
What this could mean
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Active substance
harm reduction counseling sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical way to help people who misuse anabolic steroids reduce their use and improve their health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial with only 32 people, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is behavioral, so success depends on individual motivation and may not work for everyone.
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