Risperidone for Treatment of Cocaine Dependence in Outpatients - 12

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate pharmacological efficacy and clinical safety of risperidone in the treatment of cocaine and amphetamine dependence.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Conditions

Cocaine-Related Disorders

Interventions

RisperidoneDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 21 YearsMax age: 50 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: M/F ages 21-50 . Meet DSM-IV criteria for cocaine dependence. Agree to conditions of the study and sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Psychiatric disorder that requires medication therapy. History of seizures. Pregnant and/or nuring women. Dependence on ETOH or benzodiazepines or other sedative/hypnotics. Acute hepatitis. Other medical condtions that deem participation to be unsafe.

Locations (1)

Friends Research Institute

Los Angeles, California, United States

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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