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Serotonin/Dopamine Antagonism of Cocaine Effect: 2 - 2

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Registration Number
NCT00000310
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate use of risperidone with cocaine abusers. Study measures incorporate an appropriate integration of behavioral and neurobiological indices.

Detailed Description

Risperidone in low doses is compared with placebo in a 6-week randomized trial. Subjects also receive supportive counseling. Outcome measure include rating of behavior, mood, drug abuse, global function, and urine toxicology.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Cocaine abuse or dependence

Exclusion Criteria

Dependence on other drugs. Major psychiatric illness

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Analog mood scales
Urine toxicology for cocaine
POMS
EPS sx
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Brown University School of Medicine

🇺🇸

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Brown University School of Medicine
🇺🇸Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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