Tiagabine for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
Data Collection
Mental Disorders+1
+ Substance-Related Disorders
+ Cocaine-Related Disorders
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: October 1, 2002
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.To assess the efficacy and safety of tiagabine in reducing cocaine use in subjects with cocaine dependence. It is hypothesized that tiagabine treatment, compared to placebo, will be associated with fewer days of cocaine use as assessed by self-report confirmed with urine assays for benzoylecgonine (BE). This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group design study, in which, after screening and a 2-week baseline assessment period, subjects will be equally randomly assigned to 1 of 2 treatment groups, tiagabine or matched placebo.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.140 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.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 18 to 99 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: Must be at least 18 years of age and be seeking treatment for cocaine dependence. Have the ability to understand, and having understood, provide written informed consent. If female, agree to use a method of birth control as indicated by the clinician. Please contact the participating site in your area for more information. Exclusion Criteria: Please contact the participating site in your area for more information.
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
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 4 locations
Boston University Medical Center
Boston, United StatesOpen Boston University Medical Center in Google MapsCincinnati VA Medical Center
Cincinnati, United StatesDayton VA Medical Center
Dayton, United StatesUniversity of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States