The purpose of this study is to examine the role of progesterone (a hormone found in both men and women) on stopping cocaine use. The study will examine whether the medication, in combination with behavior therapy will decrease cocaine use, cigarette smoking, withdrawal symptoms, impulsivity and stress.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Progesterone 200 mg twice daily
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Cocaine Cessation
Urine Test
Time frame: Days 1 to 86
Impulsivity
Self report of the following subjective questionnaires: (1) Behavioral Inhibition Activation Scales, (2) Barratt Impulsivity Scale, and (3) Brief Self Control Scale.
Time frame: Days 1 to 86
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