Behavioral Therapy Combined With Carbidopa/Levodopa for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Cocaine dependence is a major public health problem; an effective primary treatment for
cocaine dependent individuals has yet to be found. The purpose of this study is to examine
the effectiveness of levodopa and carbidopa in treating cocaine dependent individuals. In
addition, this study will examine the effects of incentive rewards for treatment compliance.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Collaborators:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) University of Texas