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Rapid Evaluation of Baclofen for Treatment of Cocaine Abuse/Dependence - 6

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Registration Number
NCT00000303
Lead Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to empirically test a series of medications to: 1) determine each medication's efficacy in treatment of cocaine abuse/dependence; 2) find most effective dose range for each medication. In this study, baclofen is tested.

Detailed Description

16-week participation plus a 2 week lead in period. Participants are assigned randomly to placebo or baclofen. Participant attend group meetings 3 x/week.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

M/F ages 18-65. cocaine dependence according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) criteria. Self-reported use within the last 30 days. Agreeable to conditions of study and signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Psychiatric disorder that requires medication therapy, history of seizures, pregnant and/or nursing women, dependence on ethanol (ETOH) or benzodiazepines or other sedative-hypnotics. Acute hepatitis. Other medical conditions that deem participation to be unsafe.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cocaine craving
Cocaine use
Psychosocial progress
Retention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Friends Research Institute

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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