Status:

COMPLETED

Intranasal Administration of Neuropeptide Y in Healthy Male Volunteers

Lead Sponsor:

Dennis Charney

Conditions:

Mood Disorder

Anxiety Disorders

Eligibility:

MALE

25-45 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

There is growing evidence that neuropeptides act as neuronal messengers in the brain and have diverse functions that may include the regulation of mood and behavior. For example, neuropeptide Y (NPY) ...

Detailed Description

There is growing evidence that neuropeptides, including neuropeptide Y (NPY), act as neuronal messengers in the brain and have diverse neurobehavioral functions. Their therapeutic application for psyc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men aged 25-45.
  • No history of Axis I disorder as defined in the DSM-IV other than past nicotine abuse or dependence or adjustment disorder.

Exclusion

  • Nicotine or caffeine abuse or dependence within the preceding 3 months.
  • History or complaint of nasal disorders or allergies.
  • Serious, unstable illnesses including hepatic, renal, gastroenterologic, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrinologic, neurologic, immunologic, or hematologic.
  • Significant obesity (BMI \> 30), scoliosis, spinal stenosis or a history of lumbosacral laminectomy.
  • Clinically significant abnormal findings of laboratory parameters, physical examination, or ECG.
  • Current use of any medications that have effects on CNS function.
  • Prior sinonasal surgery, or significant nasal polyps as determined by nasal endoscopy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00748956

Start Date

January 1 2010

End Date

January 1 2012

Last Update

August 1 2017

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Mount Sinai School of Medicine

New York, New York, United States, 10029