Phase II Trial Opens: Telehealth tDCS Plus Mindfulness vs Sham for Cannabis Use Disorder — What Clinicians Need to Know
247 Health News Editorial
·25 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe C.A.R.E.S. Initiative tests home-based transcranial direct current stimulation combined with mindfulness meditation for cannabis use disorder treatment. This innovative telehealth approach could provide clinicians with new tools for addressing limited CUD treatment options.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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