An Study of Aripiprazole in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependence

Summary

Methamphetamine substance use is common worldwide. No approved pharmacologic treatments for methamphetamine dependence exist. Aripiprazole are Second generation antipsychotics，but have different pharmacological effects of neurotransmitters.To determine whether mirtazapine would reduce methamphetamine use among mehtamphetamine addicts.

Timeline

Start

2012-09

Primary completion

2013-12

Completion

2014-02

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “Aripiprazole arm had obvious adverse reactions,especially akathisia.”

Drugs

Indications