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  Stimulant Use Disorder Clinical Trials: Contingency Management and New Treatments

  Stimulant use disorders, such as cocaine or methamphetamine use disorder, can be very difficult to treat. Unlike opioid or alcohol use disorders, there are no medicines formally approved for stimulant use disorder, and behavioral therapies are the go-to solution. Because of this, clinical trials are important for testing new approaches and tools that can improve recovery for those who misuse stimulants.

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  Diabetes Clinical Trials and Treatments: New Medications, Tech Advances, and How to Join a Study

  Diabetes is a chronic condition that, while controllable, is still outside the reach of a cure. However, various diabetes clinical trials are underway and proposed that could introduce new treatment options, a better understanding of the cause of diabetes, and support for improving overall health and well-being. You can be a part of them.

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  Vacuum Erection Devices and Other Non-Pill Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction

  Medications that treat erectile dysfunction (ED) are not the best option if you have medical reasons, such as a heart condition, to avoid them, or if they simply do not work for you. What can you do about ED if you don't want to take pills?Non-pill treatments like vacuum erection devices and other external options may help.This overview explains how vacuum erection devices work and what other non-pill options exist, so you can decide if they may help.

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  Medication-Assisted Treatment in Clinical Trials: What to Expect

  Medications for substance use disorders, like methadone for opioids or naltrexone for alcohol, can be an effective way to stave off cravings. During a clinical trial, researchers will track not just which medications are used but how they’re used and in what combination to get a better idea of what’s most effective for patients.Here, we’ll look at how medication-assisted treatment (often called MAT, MOUD, or MAUD) works inside a clinical trial.

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  ADHD Treatments and Trials: Medications, Therapy Options, Digital Care, and How Studies Shape What’s Next

  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects millions of children and adults worldwide. For people living with the condition, headlines about ADHD treatments and trials can be both exciting and overwhelming. What do these studies actually involve, and how are they shaping the future of care? This article will cover current research directions and how ADHD clinical trials operate. We'll also discuss how to safely explore trial participation opportunities.

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  Weight Loss Trials and Treatments: New Medications, Surgery Options, and How to Join a Study

  Obesity is a chronic medical condition, not a personal failing. For many adults in the U.S., managing weight involves more than diet and exercise alone. Thanks to advancements in medical science, there are new medications and surgical procedures that are available. Weight loss clinical trials also give people access to emerging treatments while contributing to research. This article will break down new options, realistic expectations to have, and how to safely participate in obesity clinical trials.

  Healthcare & In… By Bob M • 5 min read