Overview

Topiramate to Reduce Cocaine Dependence

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Cocaine addiction is a serious health problem with no available medical treatment for preventing relapse. Topiramate, a medication which lowers dopamine levels, may have the ability to diminish cocaine cravings in addicts. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of topiramate in reducing cocaine's rewarding effects in individuals addicted to cocaine.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Bankole Johnson
Collaborator:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Treatments:
Cocaine
Topiramate