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Pemoline in the Treatment of Stimulant Dependence - 5

Phase 2
Withdrawn
Conditions
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Registration Number
NCT00000340
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of pemoline in treating cocaine and/or methamphetamine dependent adults with comorbid Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

M/F ages 21-50. Meet DSM-IV criteria for cocaine dependence. Agree to conditions of the study and sign informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Psychiatric disorder that requires medication therapy. History of seizures. Pregnant and/or nuring women. Dependence on ETOH or benzodiazepines or other sedative/hypnotics. Acute hepatitis. Other medical condtions that deem participation to be unsafe.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Retention
Depression
Incidence of stimulant use
Severity of stimulant withdrawal symptoms
ADHD symptom severity
Degree of drug craving
Frequency of IV drug use and sexual risk behaviors
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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