Tryptophan and Behavior Therapy for Cocaine Abuse - 1

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of tryptophan vs. placebo, and voucher payments vs. a control condition, in the treatment of cocaine dependence.

Timeline

Start

1997-03

Primary completion

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Completion

2001-04

Publications

• Background Jones H.E., Johnson, R.E., Bigelow G.E., Strain E.C. Differences at treatment entry between opioid-dependent and cocaine-dependent males and females. Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment 3:110-121, 2004.
• Background Jones HE, Johnson RE, Bigelow GE, Silverman K, Mudric T, Strain EC. Safety and efficacy of L-tryptophan and behavioral incentives for treatment of cocaine dependence: a randomized clinical trial. Am J Addict. 2004 Oct-Dec;13(5):421-37. doi: 10.1080/10550490490512753.

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