Status:
COMPLETED
Behavioral Therapy Combined With Carbidopa/Levodopa for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
University of Texas
Conditions:
Cocaine Abuse
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Cocaine dependence is a major public health problem; an effective primary treatment for cocaine dependent individuals has yet to be found. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of ...
Detailed Description
Cocaine is a strong central nervous system stimulant that is widely abused throughout the United States. Due to its widespread use, it is important to develop an effective treatment for cocaine depend...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for current cocaine dependence
- Provides at least one positive urine test for cocaine during study screening
- Good general health, based on a physical exam, lab tests, and an electrocardiogram
- Reads and writes English at a sixth grade level
Exclusion
- Current Axis I depressive, psychotic, or anxiety disorder
- Currently in jail
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Requires certain medications
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2000
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
October 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00218075
Start Date
March 1 2000
End Date
October 1 2007
Last Update
January 5 2016
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University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030