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Why methylphenidate is not successful in cocaine-dependent ADHD patients: a SPECT study comparing DAT before and after methylphenidate treatment in ADHD patients with and without cocaine dependence.

Recruiting
Conditions
cocaine addiction, cocaine verslaving, ADHD, methylphenidate, methylfenidaat
Registration Number
NL-OMON26472
Lead Sponsor
Crunelle CL, Booij J, Van den Brink W
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

1. Male, age 18-60 years;

2. Current DSM-IV diagnosis of adult ADHD for all participants;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Currently dependent on any substance other than cocaine or nicotine;

2. Severe neurological or psychiatric disorders or diseases (e.g., psychosis, bipolar depression, Parkinson¡¯s disease, or dementia) that require psychotropic medications;

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare the effects of a standard dose of methylphenidate (MPH) on Dopamine Transporter (DAT) occupancy in ADHD patients with and without cocaine dependence, in terms of:<br /><br>1. Striatal occupancy of the DAT;<br /><br>2. Symptoms of ADHD;<br /> <br>3. Neurocognitive functions associated with ADHD;<br /> <br>4. Drug use/craving (in the ADHD+SUD group);<br /> <br>5. Relations between DAT occupancy, ADHD symptoms, cognitive functions, and drug use/craving.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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