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A Behavioral Trial for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependence. - 1

Information source: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Substance-Related Disorders

Intervention: Behavior Therapy (Behavioral)

Phase: Phase 2

Status: Active, not recruiting

Sponsored by: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Richard Rawson, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Affiliation: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine behavioral treatment for methamphetamine dependence.

Clinical Details

Official title: Behavioral Trial for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependence

Study design: Treatment

Primary outcome:

Withdrawal symptoms

New Use algorithm

Detailed description: To characterize meth. withdrawal symptoms using a multidimensional withdrawal questionnaire; to field test and investigate the effect of using an algorithm developed for discriminating between new use and residual carry-over of meth metabolites in urine and to evaluate the treatment response of meth. users to participation in the thrice weekly psychosocial protocol to be used as a "platform" in future pharmacotherapy trials.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

Male or Female at least 18 yrs of age; DSM-4 diagnosis of methamphetamine (METH) dependence; be willing to comply with study procedures; verbalize understanding of consent and provide written consent and willingness to complete study procedures; be seeking treatment for METH dependence.

Exclusion Criteria:

Additional criteria available during screening at the site.

Locations and Contacts

Matrix Institute on Addictions, Costa Mesa, California 92627, United States

South Bay Treatment Center, Chula Vista, California 91911, United States

John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, United States

Powell Chemical Dependency Center, Des Moines, Iowa 50316, United States

Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc, Independence, Missouri 64052, United States

Additional Information

Starting date: July 2001
Ending date: June 2002
Last updated: February 8, 2007

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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