Galantamine Effects on Cognitive Function in Abstinent Cocaine Users

Summary

To evaluate galantamine's effects on cognitive performance in abstinent cocaine users. Galantamine, a medication approved for treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor. Galantamine also directly potentiates nicotine receptors. Both of these effects may result in improved cognitive performance in a group of subjects known to have impaired performance in various cognitive tasks.

Timeline

Start

2007-06

Primary completion

2009-02

Completion

2009-02

Drugs

Indications