Overview

The Effects of Minocycline in Humans

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-11-05
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To determine minocycline's effects on cognitive performance and measures of mood in abstinent cocaine users. Minocycline is a tetracycline derivative antibiotic that also inhibits microglia activation and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and nitric oxide (NO) production. Previous animal and human studies suggest that minocycline may have utility as a treatment for cocaine addiction.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Yale University
Treatments:
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Antibiotics, Antitubercular
Minocycline
Tetracycline