drugset / Trial / NCT00218166
Effectiveness of GABA Agonists in Reducing the Reinforcing Effects of Cocaine
RandomizedSingle-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
Cocaine abuse continues to represent a significant public-health concern. Cocaine likely creates its addictive effects by increasing levels of dopamine, a chemical found in the brain. GABA agonists are chemicals that have the opposite effect of cocaine by inhibiting the release of dopamine. The purpose of this study is to determine whether GABA agonists reduce the psychological and physiological reinforcing effects of cocaine.
Timeline
- Start
- 2001-08
- Primary completion
- 2005-05
- Completion
- 2005-05
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Baclofen | Small molecule | — | Oral |
| Comparator | Tiagabine | Small molecule | — | Oral |
| Comparator | Triazolam | Small molecule | — | Oral |