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Cold Water Immersion Modulates Reinforcing Effects of Nitrous Oxide - 2

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Substance-Related Disorders
Opioid-Related Disorders
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00000250
Lead Sponsor
University of Chicago
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct experiments to examine subjective and reinforcing effects of nitrous oxide. Mood altering and psychomotor effects will be tested on non-drug abusers and preference procedures will be used to assess reinforcing effects. To evaluate: cold water immersion modulates the reinforcing effects of nitrous oxide in healthy volunteers.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Ice cold water40% N2OSubjects will immerse forearm in ice cold water while inhaling 0% and 40% N2O in 2 sampling trials, then choose between intervntions for one choice trial
Lukewarm water0% N2OSubjects will immerse forearm in lukewarm water while inhaling 0% and 40% N2O in 2 sampling trials, then choose between intervntions for one choice trial
Ice cold water0% N2OSubjects will immerse forearm in ice cold water while inhaling 0% and 40% N2O in 2 sampling trials, then choose between intervntions for one choice trial
Lukewarm water40% N2OSubjects will immerse forearm in lukewarm water while inhaling 0% and 40% N2O in 2 sampling trials, then choose between intervntions for one choice trial
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Subject's choice of interventionAfter sampling trials
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Chicago, Anesthesia & Critical Care

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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