By blocking dopamine-1 receptors, ecopipam is expected to reduce the repetitive and compulsive behaviors seen in Tourette syndrome.

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Researchers highlight that when someone habitually consumes addictive substances, the brain adapts by reducing its dopamine receptors. This means that over time, natural sources of pleasure—like ...

During the double-blind withdrawal period, 41.9% of ecopipam-treated patients relapsed compared with 68.1% of placebo-treated patients. Topline data were announced from a phase 3 trial evaluating ...