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Opioid-Related DisordersPhase 2NCT00000252

Lack of Acute Tolerance Development to Effects of Nitrous Oxide - 4

A Phase 2 study testing 0% N2O, 10% N2O and 20% N2O in people with Opioid-Related Disorders and Substance-Related Disorders, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct experiments to examine subjective and reinforcing effects of nitrous oxide. Mood altering and psychomotor effects will be tested on non-drug abusers and preference procedures will be used to assess reinforcing effects. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 29 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
0% N2O, 10% N2O and 20% N2O
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
11 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jun 1994to Jun 1996
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 21 to 29 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Please contact site for information.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Chicago, Anesthesia & Critical Care

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

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About this study

Official title: Lack of Acute Tolerance Development to Effects of Nitrous Oxide

The purpose of this study is to conduct experiments to examine subjective and reinforcing effects of nitrous oxide. Mood altering and psychomotor effects will be tested on non-drug abusers and preference procedures will be used to assess reinforcing effects. To examine the lack of acute tolerance development to the subjective, cognitive, and psychomotor effects of nitrous oxide in healthy volunteers.

Being tested
0% N2O, 10% N2O, 20% N2O, 30% N2O, 40% N2O
Keywords
nitrous oxide, acute tolerance, subjective effects, psychomotor, analgesia, healthy volunteer
Medical subject headings
Opioid-Related Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Agnosia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 0% N2ODrug

  • 10% N2ODrug

  • 20% N2ODrug

  • 30% N2ODrug

  • 40% N2ODrug

Study groups in NCT00000252
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
0% N2OSham comparatorSubjects will inhale 0% N2O
Receives: Drug: 0% N2O
10% N2OActive comparatorSubjects will inhale 10% N2O
Receives: Drug: 10% N2O
20% N2OActive comparatorSubjects will inhale 20% N2O
Receives: Drug: 20% N2O
30% N2OActive comparatorSubjects will inhale 30% N2O
Receives: Drug: 30% N2O
40% N2OActive comparatorSubjects will inhale 40% N2O
Receives: Drug: 40% N2O

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Psychomotor performance

    Subjects will undergo psychomotor testing during 120 min inhalation session of each intervention

    Measured: During inhalation

  2. Cognitive performance

    Subjects will under cognitive testing during 120 minute inhalation session of each intervention

    Measured: During inhalation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Sep 1999 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 1994
  3. Primary completionJun 1996
  4. Study completionJun 1996

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
11 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00000252
Sponsor's protocol ID
NIDA-08391-4
Other IDs
R01DA008391, R01-08391-4
Status last verified
May 2015
First submitted
20 Sep 1999
Last updated
28 May 2015
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Yajnik S, Zacny JP, Young CJ, Lichtor JL, Rupani G, Klafta JM, Coalson DW, Apfelbaum JL. Lack of acute tolerance development to the subjective, cognitive, and psychomotor effects of nitrous oxide in healthy volunteers. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1996 Jun;54(2):501-8. doi: 10.1016/0091-3057(95)02278-3.

    PubMed 8743615

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing 0% N2O, 10% N2O and 20% N2O in people with Opioid-Related Disorders and Substance-Related Disorders, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 May 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Psychomotor performance (time frame: During inhalation). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00000252, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 May 2015.

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