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A Study To Investigate Effects Of GSK561679 On Brain Activation During Emotional Processing In Healthy Volunteers

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders
Interventions
Drug: single dose
Registration Number
NCT00513565
Lead Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Brief Summary

This study will be conducted in healthy volunteers to investigate the effect of single dose GSK561679 on the changes of brain activation, as it compares to an active comparator, lorazepam.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy males
  • Non-smokers
  • Body weight 50 kg (110 lbs) or higher, and BMI within the range 19-29.9 kg/m2
  • Normal ECG.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any serious medical disorder or condition.
  • Any history of an endocrine disorder.
  • Any clinically significant laboratory abnormality.
  • History of psychiatric illness.
  • Any history of suicidal attempts or behavior.
  • History or current diagnosis of acute narrow angle glaucoma.
  • Left handed

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
GSK561679 armsingle doseThere are single dose treatment arms of GSK561679, lorazepam as well as placebo.
placebo armsingle doseThere are single dose treatment arms of GSK561679, lorazepam as well as placebo.
lorazepam armsingle doseThere are single dose treatment arms of GSK561679, lorazepam as well as placebo.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Differences in fMRI brain activation (BOLD) response in specific brain regionsconducted the duration of the study
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual Analogue Scale measurement of physical reactionsduration of study
Physiologic changesduring & after fMRI session
Blood level of GSK561679collected during fMRI session
Vital signs & ECG recordingduration of the study
Lab tests for blood & urinethroughout the study

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

GSK Investigational Site

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La Jolla, California, United States

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