Status:
COMPLETED
Characterizing Methamphetamine Withdrawal in Recently Abstinent Methamphetamine Users: A Pilot Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Arkansas
Conditions:
Methamphetamine Dependence
Methamphetamine Withdrawal
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Brief Summary
Methamphetamine use has escalated in recent years. Methamphetamine use has also spread throughout the country. Although much information has been gathered on the treatment of cocaine abuse, very littl...
Detailed Description
The primary aim of this 4 week observational study is to examine and characterize the withdrawal symptoms experienced by methamphetamine abusers who are recently abstinent from methamphetamine. The pe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18-65 years old
- Subjects must have a history of methamphetamine use, with recent use verified by a urine toxicology screen positive for amphetamines
Exclusion
- Current diagnosis of drug or alcohol physical dependence (other than methamphetamine or tobacco)
- Schizophrenia, or bipolar type I disorder
- Present or recent use of over-the-counter or prescription psychoactive drug or drug(s) that may affect mood ratings
- Current suicidality or psychosis
- Pregnancy: hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect mood which might produce a potential confound if pregnant women were enrolled
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
8 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00653263
Start Date
August 1 2006
End Date
August 1 2008
Last Update
June 28 2021
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205