Risperidone for Treatment of Cocaine Dependence in Outpatients
Risperidone
Mental Disorders+1
+ Substance-Related Disorders
+ Chemically-Induced Disorders
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: July 1, 1997
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.The purpose of this study is to evaluate pharmacological efficacy and clinical safety of risperidone in the treatment of cocaine and amphetamine dependence.
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 21 to 50 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: M/F ages 21-50 . Meet DSM-IV criteria for cocaine dependence. Agree to conditions of the study and sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Psychiatric disorder that requires medication therapy. History of seizures. Pregnant and/or nuring women. Dependence on ETOH or benzodiazepines or other sedative/hypnotics. Acute hepatitis. Other medical condtions that deem participation to be unsafe.
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location