drugset / Trial / NCT01825928
An Study of Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependence
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
Methamphetamine substance use is common worldwide. No approved pharmacologic treatments for methamphetamine dependence exist. paliperidone are Second generation antipsychotics,and have effects of blocking dopamine2(D2) and 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A(5-HT) receptors neurotransmitters.To determine whether mirtazapine would reduce methamphetamine use among methamphetamine addicts.
Timeline
- Start
- 2013-02
- Primary completion
- 2014-04
- Completion
- 2014-07
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Paliperidone | Unknown | 3 mg | — |