drugset / Trial / NCT00218075
Behavioral Therapy Combined With Carbidopa/Levodopa for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
Phase 2
Completed
200 enrolled
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · collabUniversity of Texas · collab
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
Cocaine dependence is a major public health problem; an effective primary treatment for cocaine dependent individuals has yet to be found. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of levodopa and carbidopa in treating cocaine dependent individuals. In addition, this study will examine the effects of incentive rewards for treatment compliance.
Timeline
- Start
- 2000-03
- Primary completion
- 2007-10
- Completion
- 2007-10
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Carbidopa | Unknown | — | — |
| Subject | Levodopa | Small molecule | — | — |