Clinical trials: Drug Dependence
Cocaine Abuse, Cocaine-Related Disorders
Medications for Stopping Cocaine Dependence and Preventing Relapse
Cocaine dependence is a major public health problem; an effective primary treatment for cocaine dependent individuals has yet to be found.
- Trial name
- NCT00218023
- Testing
- Modafinil, Levodopa/Carbidopa, Naltrexone HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Abuses Over-The-Counter/Prescription Medications, Pain, Postoperative
Expectations and Pain Control Advancement In surgeRy: The REPAIR Trial
This is a randomized control trial that aims to evaluate whether patient-centered education, compared to routine education, decreases narcotic consumption without interfering with return to physical activity following hospital…
- Conditions
- Abuses Over-The-Counter/Prescription Medications, Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- REPAIR (NCT03726476)
- Testing
- Patient centered pre-op education, routine preop education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Opiate Addiction
Buprenorphine and Methadone for Opioid Dependent Chronic Pain Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if buprenorphine or methadone is better for the treatment of chronic pain among patients who have become addicted to prescription narcotics.
- Trial name
- NCT00879996
- Testing
- Methadone, Buprenorphine/naloxone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Alcohol Dependence, Dual Diagnosis
Impact of Group Motivational Interviewing and In-Home-Messaging-Devices for Dually Diagnosed Veterans
Two approaches for providing evidence-based substance abuse treatment (EBT), group motivational interviewing (GMI) and the In-Home-Messaging-Device (IHMD), are interventions that have the characteristic ability for increasing…
- Conditions
- Alcohol Dependence, Dual Diagnosis, Drug Dependence
- Trial name
- GMI-IHMDs (NCT00706901)
- Testing
- Arm 1 GMI, Arm 2 IHMD, Arm 3 TCC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Drug Effect, Rib Fractures
Trial of Injected Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Bupivacaine Infusion After Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures
Rib fractures represent a common injury pattern this is highly associated with patient morbidity and mortality, as pain control remains a challenge.
- Conditions
- Drug Effect, Rib Fractures, Rib Trauma, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
- Trial name
- NCT03305666
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine injection, Bupivacaine indwelling catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Cocaine Dependence
New Medication Treatment for Stimulant Dependence
This study will evaluate the efficacy of ondansetron compared with placebo in the treatment of cocaine dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT00689572
- Testing
- Ondansetron
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Dependence
Altering Memories That Increase Risk of Relapse in Alcohol Use Disorders
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of rapamycin (sirolimus) versus a placebo, an inactive substance, on responses to alcohol cues in individuals with alcohol use disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT03732248
- Testing
- Rapamycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Smoking, Nicotine Dependence
A Trial of E-cigarettes in Current Cigarette Smokers
The purpose of this study is to examine cigarette smokers' use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), and how use of e-cigarettes affects short term smoking behavior.
- Conditions
- Smoking, Nicotine Dependence, Nicotine Dependence, Other Tobacco Product
- Trial name
- NCT02357173
- Testing
- electronic cigarette, cigarette group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Nicotine Dependence, Opiate Dependence
Developing a Smoking Cessation Intervention for Methadone Maintained Smokers
The purpose of this study is to pilot and evaluate, in a randomized controlled trial, the immediate and long-term effects of a newly developed, tailored, intensive smoking cessation intervention among methadone maintained smokers…
- Trial name
- NCT01393392
- Testing
- Intensive, tailored intervention, NJ Quitline Referral
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Alcohol Dependence, Executive Dysfunction
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Alcoholism
Alcohol dependency is the most frequent addiction leading to a massive burden of both, patients health, and economy. Present therapeutic concepts suffer from limited efficacy, and thus new innovative therapies are needed.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Dependence, Executive Dysfunction, Abnormal Craving for Drugs
- Trial name
- NCT01330394
- Testing
- transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Espirito Santo
Substance Abuse, Intravenous, HIV
Change the Cycle: An RCT to Prevent Injection Initiation
The study will test the efficacy of a hour long, one-on-one, active listening counseling session (called Change the Cycle or CTC) aimed at reducing behaviors among active people who inject drugs (PWID) that research has found to…
- Conditions
- Substance Abuse, Intravenous, HIV, Heroin Dependence, Opioid Dependence
- Trial name
- CTC (NCT02774954)
- Testing
- Change the Cycle
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 979 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Smoking Cessation, Smoking, Cigarette
Enhancing Self Regulation Among Smokers
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of rapamycin (sirolimus) versus a placebo, an inactive substance, on responses to smoking cues in individuals with nicotine dependence.
- Conditions
- Smoking Cessation, Smoking, Cigarette, Nicotine Dependence
- Trial name
- MIMIC (NCT04161144)
- Testing
- sirolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Alcohol Dependence
Aripiprazole Effects on Alcohol Drinking and Craving
The purpose of this study is to determine whether aripiprazole (marketed dopamine stabilizer) is effective in reducing of alcohol craving and drinking compared to placebo depending on participant's baseline level of impulsivity.
- Trial name
- NCT01292057
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Nicotine Dependence, Other Tobacco Product, Bladder Cancer
Evaluation of Appeal and Impact of E-Cigarettes Among Chronic Smokers With Smoking-Related Cancers
This study will test feasibility, in smokers with lung, head \& neck, and bladder cancers, that examines the effect of e-cigarette substitution, on measures of smoking-related toxicity and medical outcomes.
- Conditions
- Nicotine Dependence, Other Tobacco Product, Bladder Cancer, Lung Cancer, Cancer of Head and Neck
- Trial name
- NCT02648178
- Testing
- HALO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Buprenorphine, Naloxone
Observational Study of Misuse of High Dose Buprenorphine (Subutex® or Generic) in Opiate-Addicted Patients in France (Study P05186AM1)(COMPLETED)
The purpose of this study is to assess the risks of abuse, misuse and adverse events related to high dose buprenorphine. Approximately 1250 patients taking Subutex (Schering-Plough) or its Buprenorphine High Dose (BHD) generic…
- Conditions
- Buprenorphine, Naloxone, Opiate-related Disorders, Opiate Dependence
- Trial name
- OPUS R (NCT00723697)
- Testing
- buprenorphine
- Volunteers
- 1,307 people
- Sponsor
- Indivior Inc.
Methamphetamine, Amphetamine Dependence
Study of Medical Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction
Currently there are no medications approved for the treatment of methamphetamine addiction. Bupropion is an antidepressant that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression and for…
- Conditions
- Methamphetamine, Amphetamine Dependence, Pharmacogenetics, Methamphetamine Dependence
- Trial name
- BUP PGx (NCT00833443)
- Testing
- Bupropion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Alcohol Abuse
Combined Treatment for Alcohol-Dependent Individuals With PTSD
This treatment intervention trial is designed for men and women with either alcohol misuse (e.g. hazardous or binge drinking) or alcohol use disorders (alcohol abuse or dependence) and comorbid PTSD.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Alcohol Abuse, Substance-Related Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00262223
- Testing
- Seeking Safety, Sertraline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Cocaine Dependence
Beta-blockade Effects on Memory for Cocaine Craving
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of propranolol versus placebo on responses to cocaine cues in cocaine dependent individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00830362
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Cocaine Dependence
Imaging the Neurobiology of Behavioral and Medication Treatment for Cocaine Dependence
The proposed study will look at cocaine dependent individuals and will consist of three consecutive phases: 1) the 2-week outpatient lead-in phase during which behavioral therapy will be administered; 2) the 15-21 day inpatient…
- Trial name
- COST (NCT01468012)
- Testing
- levodopa carbidopa and entacapone (LCE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Opioid Dependence
Prescription Opioid Abuse Among Pain Patients: Predictors of Relapse
In this study, we will assess opioid self-administration in a laboratory setting in persons with pain who have a history of opioid abuse.
- Trial name
- PAIN (NCT01967641)
- Testing
- buprenorphine/naloxone combination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute