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Phase 2, Multi-Center Trial of Modafinil for Methamphetamine Dependence

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Methamphetamine Dependence
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT00520286
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study will be to examine the safety and efficacy of modafinil in increasing number of methamphetamine non-use weeks in subjects with methamphetamine dependence.

Detailed Description

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of modafinil in reducing methamphetamine use in subjects with methamphetamine dependence. It is hypothesized that modafinil, compared to placebo, will be associated with an increase in the number of methamphetamine non-use weeks over time as measured by quantitative urine analysis for methamphetamine.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
210
Inclusion Criteria
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 65
  • Methamphetamine dependent as defined by DSM-IV criteria
  • Must be in good general heath with a history of methamphetamine use at screening
  • Must be able to provide written informed consent
  • If female and of child bearing potential, must agree to use birth control.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Please contact site for more information

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboParticipants will receive a matching Modafinil placebo 200 mg or 400 mg tablet one time per day for 12 weeks
ModafinilModafinilParticipants will receive a Modafinil 200 mg or 400 mg tablet one time per day for 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Abstinence (Week 1 - 12)Weeks 1 - 12

Number of participant who abstained from methamphetamine from weeks 1 through 12

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction of Craving21 days

Number of subjects with 21 or more consecutive days of abstinence

Trial Locations

Locations (8)

Powell Chemical Dependency Center

🇺🇸

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Matrix Institute on Addictions

🇺🇸

Tarzana, California, United States

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

🇺🇸

Denver, Colorado, United States

South Bay Treatment Center

🇺🇸

San Diego, California, United States

Torrance Site

🇺🇸

Torrance, California, United States

Salt Lake City VA Medical Center

🇺🇸

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

John A. Burns School of Medicine

🇺🇸

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

START Research and Treatment

🇺🇸

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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