Naturalistic Study Into the Hangover Effects of MDMA

Completed

• Conditions: Hangover

• Registration Number: NCT01400204
• Lead Sponsor: Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare hangover effects of MDMA users versus those who used other drugs, or alcohol only at New Year's Eve. The week after New Years Eve, every day participants complete a questionnaire about the presence and severity of potential hangover symptoms. At day 1, demographics and alcohol and drug use at New Years Eve were recorded. On day 7, the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) is completed to asses last weeks mood. After 4 weeks, after a drug-free week, the BSI is completed again to serve as a reference.

Detailed Description

A convenience sample was invited by e-mail to participate in the study, via the organizer of a private New Years Party.It was attempted to include as much participants as possible. Hence, no sampling method was applied when recruiting participants.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-12
• Primary Completion: 2011-02
• Study Completion: 2011-02
• Status Verified: 2011-07
• Study First Submitted: 2011-07-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-21
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-07-21
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-22
• Last Update Posted: 2011-07-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 39

Inclusion Criteria

• poly drug user
• 18+ years old

Exclusion Criteria

• mental or physical illness

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Utrecht University; 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Netherlands