Clinical trials: Impulsivity
Cocaine Dependence
Striatal Effective Connectivity to Predict Treatment Response in Cocaine Misuse
This project proposes to investigate the role of brain connectivity in the mechanism of treatment response to dopaminergic medications in cocaine dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT02080819
- Testing
- levodopa/carbidopa 400/100 BID
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Pathological Gambling
Dopamine Responsivity in Gamblers
This study deals with how people decide between rewards of different value. The investigators want to understand how the brain's dopamine system impacts this kind of decision making.
- Trial name
- NCT02772978
- Testing
- Tolcapone
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Healthy
Functional Neuroimaging of Alcoholism Vulnerability (PIT)
This project compares Family History Positive (FHP) for alcoholism subjects to matched Family History Negative (FHN) subjects derived from the project Principal Investigator's National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and…
- Trial name
- CTNA (NCT01585168)
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
fMRI, Alcohol Drinking
Ghrelin for Alcohol Use in Non-Treatment-Seeking Heavy Drinkers
Background: Ghrelin is a hormone in the human body that is mostly produced by the stomach. It makes people feel hungry, and also is connected with the desire to drink alcohol.
- Conditions
- fMRI, Alcohol Drinking, Alcoholism
- Trial name
- NCT01779024
- Testing
- Ghrelin, fMRI, Alcohol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Opiod Use Disorder
The Influence of ANS-6637 on Midazolam Pharmacokinetics in Healthy Volunteers
Background: Opioids are medicines that control pain. But they are often misused, which can lead to illness and death. Opioids increase dopamine to the brain, which makes people feel good and often causes them to crave drugs…
- Trial name
- NCT03831971
- Testing
- ANS-6637
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Obesity
Psychopathology, Disordered Eating, and Impulsivity as Predictors of Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery
This study will evaluate the relationship between psychopathology, disordered eating, and impulsivity (measured by clinical interview, self-report measures, and objective testing) on changes in weight and psychosocial status in…
- Trial name
- SIDE-BAR (NCT02775071)
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Addiction
Journaling and Addiction Recovery: Piloting "Positive Recovery Journaling"
The main objective of this study is to pilot test the Positive Peer Journaling (PPJ) [later renamed "Positive Recovery Journaling" (PRJ)] intervention and its feasibility and acceptability.
- Trial name
- PPJ (NCT04458181)
- Testing
- Positive Peer Journaling (PPJ)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Alcohol Dependence, PTSD
Neuromodulation of Trauma Memories in PTSD & Alcohol Dependence
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of propranolol versus placebo on craving, distress and cue reactivity to trauma and alcohol cues.
- Trial name
- NCT01055171
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Cocaine Addiction, Cocaine-related Disorder
Prefrontal Cortex Stimulation as Treatment for Crack-cocaine Addiction
The use of crack-cocaine is growing at alarming rate in our country and it is absolutely worrisome the fast establishment of addiction to it.
- Conditions
- Cocaine Addiction, Cocaine-related Disorder, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT01337297
- Testing
- transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Espirito Santo
Intimate Partner Violence, Substance Abuse/Addiction
Intimate Partner Violence and Fatherhood Intervention in Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
The proposed stage 1 intervention development study is designed to address two significant co-occurring issues for fathers with substance abuse (SA) problems: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment (CM).
- Conditions
- Intimate Partner Violence, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Child Maltreatment
- Trial name
- NCT02979262
- Testing
- Fathers for Change, Parent Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Drug Dependence, Alcohol Dependence
Impact of Exercise and Affirmations (IntenSati) on Addiction-related Cognitive and Psychosocial Deficits
Addiction to illicit and prescribed drugs, alcohol and tobacco is associated with a panoply of brain changes that contribute to structural and micro-structural deficits, altered metabolism and neurotransmission, and related…
- Trial name
- NCT01171677
- Testing
- IntenSati
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of OPC-34712 as a Complementary Therapy in the Treatment of Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
This study tests the effects of an investigational antipsychotic drug (called OPC-34712) in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when taken with an approved stimulant medication to explore a possible impact…
- Trial name
- STEP-A (NCT01074294)
- Testing
- OPDC-34712, Stimulant Therapy
- Where
- 35 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 740 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD
Efficacy and Safety of Methylphenidate HCl ER Capsules in Children and Adolescents With ADHD
This multi-center parallel study is designed to study the efficacy and safety of fixed doses of methylphenidate extended release (ER) capsules of four dose levels compared with a placebo group in pediatric patients with Attention…
- Trial name
- NCT01239030
- Testing
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, L.P.
Cocaine Dependence
Clinical Neurobiology of Serotonin and Addiction
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between 5-HT2R function, impulsivity and cue reactivity in cocaine dependent subjects and healthy controls and examine specific effects of escitalopram and mirtazapine on…
- Trial name
- NCT00732901
- Testing
- Escitalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Depression, Alcoholism
Fluoxetine and Bupropion to Treat Patients With Depression and Alcoholism
We will study patients with a current major depressive episode, comorbid alcoholism and a history of a past suicide attempt. All subjects with alcohol dependence will be evaluated for risk of alcohol withdrawal prior to…
- Conditions
- Depression, Alcoholism, Suicidal Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT00449007
- Testing
- fluoxetine, bupropion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Opiate Dependence
Low Dose Naltrexone-buprenorphine Transfer to Vivitrol Injection in Opioid Dependence
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a very low dose naltrexone-buprenorphine treatment to transfer opioid dependent individuals to extended release naltrexone injection (Vivitrol).
- Trial name
- BUP/NXT-VIVI (NCT01690546)
- Testing
- very low dose naltrexone, extended release naltrexone, buprenorphine/naloxone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Paolo Mannelli
Cocaine Addiction
A Study of the Relationship Between Disulfiram and Cocaine Self-administration.
The problem of cocaine dependence remains a major medical, social, and legal concern. Several studies have suggested that disulfiram may be beneficial for the treatment of cocaine dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT00729300
- Testing
- disulfiram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Nicotine Dependence
A Study to Help People Quit Smoking.
You are invited to participate in a research study at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System (West Haven campus) that examines whether a medication called galantamine can improve your learning and memory, and also help you to quit…
- Trial name
- NCT01880099
- Testing
- Galantamine 8mg, Galantamine 16mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Cocaine Dependence, Opiate Dependence
A Drug Treatment for Cocaine Users Who Are Also on Methadone Maintenance Treatment
The main goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of 40 or 80 mg atomoxetine as a treatment for cocaine dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT01802515
- Testing
- Atomoxetine, low dose, Atomoxetine, high dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Cocaine Dependence
Brain Function and Structure in Cocaine Dependence
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of brain MRI findings in predicting treatment outcomes among individuals with cocaine dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT02080832
- Testing
- Citalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University