Status:

UNKNOWN

Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial of Modafinil for Cocaine Dependence

Lead Sponsor:

The University of New South Wales

Collaborating Sponsors:

Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing

Kirketon Road Centre, Sydney Hospital

Conditions:

Cocaine Dependence

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of modafinil (200 mg/day) over 10 weeks plus a tailored cognitive behavioural therapy program in the treatment of cocaine dependence.

Detailed Description

Modafinil is a novel wake promoting agent approved in Australia for the treatment of narcolepsy. Preliminary studies have suggested that modafinil may have value in the treatment of psychostimulant de...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DSM-IV cocaine dependence diagnosis
  • Cocaine positive urine sample at intake
  • Regular current cocaine use (2-3 days per week)
  • Aged 18 years or older

Exclusion

  • Pregnant or nursing females
  • Concurrent uncontrolled physical or mental illness

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00123383

Start Date

July 1 2005

End Date

September 1 2007

Last Update

May 1 2007

Active Locations (2)

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Alcohol & Drug Services, St Vincent's Hospital

Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2010

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Kirketon Road Centre, Sydney Hospital

Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2010