Behavioral Economics of Human Drug Self-Administration

Completed

• Conditions: Drug Dependence

• Registration Number: NCT00005765
• Lead Sponsor: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Brief Summary

The objective of this protocol is to examine the utility of behavioral economics for understanding reinforcer interactions as they pertain to drug self-administration. In a series of 6 experiments, the researchers will attempt to quantify the effects of qualitatively different reinforcers (money, cigarettes, alcohol, nicotine gum) and their interactions. This work represents a continuation of research by this investigator in the area of addiction and pharmacology.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2000-06-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2000-06-01
• Study First Posted: 2000-06-02
• Status Verified: 2003-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2005-06-23
• Last Update Posted: 2005-06-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• Use of 20 or more cigarettes per day
• CO levels >15 ppm
• More than 12 alcohol drinks per week and beer as preferred alcoholic beverage

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Vermont; 🇺🇸 Burlington, Vermont, United States