Thinking ahead may curb cocaine cravings, study finds
NCT ID NCT05507814
First seen Dec 18, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested a technique called Episodic Future Thinking in 141 people with cocaine use disorder who wanted to cut down. Participants practiced imagining positive future events to see if it would help them make less impulsive choices and reduce their desire for cocaine. The goal was to understand how thinking about the future affects decision-making and cravings, not to provide a treatment.
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
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