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Substance Abuse DisorderNCT00581282

Brain Imaging Studies of the Effects of Cocaine Abstinence

An observational study of Substance Abuse Disorder, run by University of California, Irvine at 1 site in United States.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

This study evaluates theories regarding cocaine abstinence which propose that increased presynaptic and postsynaptic dopamine activity and increased serotonin activity are associated with abstinence in cocaine dependent subjects at the beginning and three to six months after a treatment program. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Substance Abuse Disorder
What is being tested?
PET scan and fMRI
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2005to Dec 2005
Phase
Observational
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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Participants in cocaine dependency treatment program Normal Healthy Control Subjects

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects must be male or female and English speaking.
  • Subjects must be adults with a history of diagnosis of cocaine dependence disorder (n=20) who are under supervised treatment for dependence or normal control (n=10).
  • Subjects must be between 21 to 65 years of age.

Who cannot join

  • Suicidality or psychosis.
  • Head injury, kidney or bladder disease or any unstable or serious medical conditions.
  • Prior exposure to radiation (including diagnostic or treatment x-rays), which might cause subjects to exceed standard guidelines.
  • Unwillingness or inability to adhere to the requirements of the study.
  • Donation or large loss of blood (>400 ml) within the past month.
  • Current or very recent illnesses, painful conditions or other disorders, which in the judgment of the investigators, might invalidate the scientific goals of the study or pose undesirable difficulties or risks for subjects.
  • Pregnancy or breast feeding.
  • Individuals who would be unable to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, for example, individuals who suffer from claustrophobia, or who have metal clips in their body, metallic prostheses (i.e., replacement body parts, such as a hip joint), a pacemaker, or other pieces of metal in their body (shrapnel, metal filings, etc.).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of California, Irvine, Brain Imaging Center

    Irvine, California, 92697

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About this study

This study evaluates theories regarding cocaine abstinence which propose that increased presynaptic and postsynaptic dopamine activity and increased serotonin activity are associated with abstinence in cocaine dependent subjects at the beginning and three to six months after a treatment program. We are using positron emission tomography (PET), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in cortical and subcortical areas in a series of brain imaging studies testing these theories of abnormalities in the dopamine and serotonin system for cocaine addiction by examining the distribution of 18F-fallypride, 18F-altanserin, and FDG. We are evaluating genetic theories associated with cocaine addiction through the examination of genetic markers and functional genomics.

Being tested
PET scan, fMRI
Keywords
Cocaine abstinence, PET scan
Medical subject headings
Substance-Related Disorders

What participants receive

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

  • PET scanRadiation

    positron emission tomography PET scan

  • fMRIOther

    functional magnetic resonance imaging fMRI

Study groups in NCT00581282
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Cocaine abstinent group
Receives: Radiation: PET scan; Other: fMRI
2Normal healthy control group
Receives: Radiation: PET scan; Other: fMRI

What is being measured

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

  1. PET scans, fMRI scans

    Measured: The beginning and three to six months after a treatment program

Timeline

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

  1. First posted27 Dec 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2005
  3. Primary completionDec 2005
  4. Study completionDec 2005

Why it stopped: Nonapplicable clinical trial

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00581282
Sponsor's protocol ID
HS#2004-4019
Status last verified
Jan 2021
First submitted
21 Dec 2007
Last updated
25 Jan 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Substance Abuse Disorder, run by University of California, Irvine 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?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Jan 2021. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

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?

PET scans, fMRI scans (time frame: The beginning and three to six months after a treatment program). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 25 Jan 2021.

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