Investigating the role of dopamine on exercise and motor learning in healthy young adults

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Parkinson's Disease; Dopamine depletion; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Neurological - Parkinson's disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000075987
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-01-30
• Last Update Posted: 10 February 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy young adults, male and female.
Females taking combined oral contraceptive pill - to control for any differing absorption rates that may be the result of fluctuating hormones.

Exclusion Criteria

- Pregnant or breastfeeding - to prevent any potential risk of harm Sulpiride may cause for unborn or newborn children
- History of psychiatric or neurological illness (including head injuries) - such conditions may confound results
- Use of psychotropic medication or significant drug use - could confound results, as any possible alteration in brain function from previous drug use may interfere with substances administered in this study
- Alcohol dependence (more than 24 units/week) - may influence dopamine receptor availability or sensitivity
- Individuals with contraindications to Sulpiride

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified