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Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Cocaine Dependent Patients With Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - 5

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Substance-Related Disorders
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Registration Number
NCT00015223
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is the use of Methylphenidate in the treatment of cocaine dependence and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comorbidity.

Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of methylphenidate in a population of patients who are cocaine dependent and suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Cocaine-dependent. Meets the DSM-IV criteria for ADHD. Actively using cocaine within the past 30 days of screening.

Exclusion Criteria

Symptoms of AIDS. Significant medical disorder. DSM-IV criteria for any substance other than cocaine, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, caffeine. Requires detoxification from ETOH or benzos. History of seizures.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Psychosocial counseling sessions
Safety assessments
Cocaine use
Methylphenidate retention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cincinnati MDRU

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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