Effects of Phenytoin on Cocaine Use in Humans
Phenytoin
Mental Disorders+1
+ Substance-Related Disorders
+ Chemically-Induced Disorders
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: May 1, 1996
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of phenytoin on smoked cocaine-base self-administration using our laboratory self-administration model. A total of 12 patients randomized, 6 to phenytoin and 6 to placebo treatment group. There were 2 phases in this 10-day inpatient study. Phase 1 subjects underwent one cocaine self-admin session. Randomization took place at the start of Phase 2, Day 4 where subjects received either placebo or phenytoin. The subjects assigned to phenytoin treatment received an oral loading dose (20mg/kg) aimed at achieving plasma phenytoin concentration of (10-20 mg/L). During Phase 2, subjects had the opportunity to self-administer cocaine on Days 5, 7, and 9. The plasma phenytoin levels were expected to decrease gradually during Phase 2 which provided an opportunity to study the effect of decreasing phenytoin plasma concentrations on cocaine self-administration.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 20 to 45 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Males/Females between the ages of 20-40. History of smoked cocaine use on the avg. of at least 2 times/week over a 6 month period. Have currently used at least 1 g of cocaine within a 4-6 hr period. Current history of good health, normal serum albumin levels and normal QTc intervals. Nonreactive for HIV. No participation in any of our studies for the past 6 months. For females: not pregnant as determined by pregnancy screening nor breat feeding, and using acceptable birth control methods (e.g. birth control pills, diaphragm, condoms plus foam). Exclusion Criteria: History of suicide attempt, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or generalized anxiety disorder. Current problem with major depressive disorder. Current use of alcohol or other durgs on a daily basis. History of major medical illnesses. Currently on parole, probation or a legal history of violence. Treated for chemical dependency within the past 6 months. Use of any psychotropic drugs including MAOIs in the past 6 months.
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
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