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Pharmacogenetics of Doxazosin for Cocaine Dependence

NCT01145183

RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindDiagnostic

Summary

Doxazosin, an alpha 1-adrenergic receptor antagonist, may play an important role in cocaine addiction in humans. This study will evaluate to what extent the prospective screening for catecholamine related polymorphisms for alpha 1 NE receptor/transporter, COMT and DBH as main targets predict the treatment efficacy of doxazosin for cocaine-using behavior.

Timeline

Start
2010-03
Primary completion
2015-09
Completion
2015-09

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Doxazosin Small molecule 8 mg

Indications