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Open Label Pharmaco- Magnetic Resonance Spectrography (MRS) Study of Clavulanic Acid

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Cocaine Dependence, in Remission
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Cocaine Abuse, in Remission
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03986762
Lead Sponsor
Temple University
Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to determine how the study drug, clavulanic acid, affects glutamate in the brain using Magnetic Resonance (MR/MRI) scans. In this study, subjects will receive the study drug, clavulanic acid and undergo 4 MRI scans. This is being studied to determine the correct dosing of clavulanic acid, and to gather data so future studies can be done to find out if this drug is helpful in treating cocaine dependence. Currently, there is no available medication treatment for cocaine dependence.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
9
Inclusion Criteria
  • Meet DSM-5 criteria for cocaine use disorder, moderate to severe in early remission.
  • Be male or female adult volunteers ages 18-65 inclusive.
  • If female and of childbearing potential, must have a negative pregnancy test within 48 hours of beginning the study and be willing to use acceptable contraception or be abstinent for 14 days prior to study, through the entire study and 30 days after study participation.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Be unable to complete an MRI scan

(For full inclusion/exclusion criteria or for more information, please contact the site directly.)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Open Label ClavClavulanic Acid-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glutamate change from baseline10-17 Days

Change in brain glutamate concentration at Day 10-17 compared with baseline.

Glutamate/creatine ratio change from baseline10-17 Days

Change in brain glutamate/creatine ratio at Day 10-17

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glutamate change after dose stoppageDay 10-11

Change in brain glutamate concentration in 2 brain areas associated with addiction at Day 11 compared with Day 10.

Change in brain glutamine/creatine ratio from baseline10-17 Days

Change in glutamine/creatine ratio in 2 brain areas at Day 10-17 compared with baseline.

Glutamate/creatine ratio change after dose stoppageDay 10-11

Change in brain glutamate/creatine ratio in 2 brain areas associated with addiction at Day 11 compared with Day 10.

Change in brain glutamine from baseline10-17 Days

Change in brain glutamine concentration in 2 brain areas at Day 10-17 compared with baseline.

Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events (AEs) as assessed by comprehensive metabolic panel, complete blood count, ekg, urinalysis, C-SSRS, and any self-reported change in health.1-31 days (during and after study dosing period)

Adverse events (AES) will be defined as any clinically significant changes in vital signs, indications of suicidal ideation or behavior on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), clinically significant change in Electrocardiogram (EKG) parameters and clinically significant changes in laboratory bloodwork (Complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, urinalysis), or any self reported side effects compared with baseline.

AEs will be collected throughout the study and reviewed by a physician. An evaluation of AE severity (mild, moderate, severe) will be evaluated by a physician based on participant self-report. AEs per subject will be listed by organ system, and the number of AEs within the subject population will be totaled.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Episcopal Hospital Medical Arts Building

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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