Serotonin, Impulsivity, and Cocaine Dependence Treatment



Status:Completed
Conditions:Psychiatric, Pulmonary
Therapuetic Areas:Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 50
Updated:1/13/2017
Start Date:April 2001
End Date:November 2004

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The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of citalopram versus placebo given in
the context of contingency management for cocaine dependence.

Cocaine dependence continues to be a significant public health problem, for which there is
no FDA approved pharmacotherapy. This study is a 12-week, double blind, placebo controlled
trial of citalopram for cocaine dependence. The primary outcome measure is benzoylecgonine
positive urines. Secondary measures of side effects and craving are also examined.

Inclusion Criteria:

- male and female subjects age 18 to 50 who currently meet DSM-IV criteria for cocaine
dependence.

- female subjects: a negative pregnancy test

Exclusion Criteria:

- current or past DSM-IV Axis I disorder other than substance abuse/dependence

- any serious non-psychiatric medical illness requiring ongoing medical treatment

- substance dependence other than cocaine within the last 3 months

- negative urine drug screen for cocaine at time of testing

- for female subjects: a positive pregnancy test
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