Status:

COMPLETED

A Trial of Long-Acting Injectable Risperidone in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependence

Lead Sponsor:

Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research

Collaborating Sponsors:

Janssen, LP

Conditions:

Methamphetamine Dependence

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Objective of the Project. -Methamphetamine (MA) use is growing to epidemic proportions and existing treatments for MA dependence demonstrate sub-optimal efficacy. Research implicates heavy use of MA ...

Detailed Description

Objective of the Project. -Methamphetamine (MA) use is growing to epidemic proportions and existing treatments for MA dependence demonstrate sub-optimal efficacy. Research implicates heavy use of MA ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for methamphetamine (MA) dependence during the past year with current MA use within the 30-days prior to study entry
  • Plans to remain in the Puget Sound area for the following 12 weeks
  • If female of child bearing potential, agreeable to using an adequate method of birth control
  • Age 18-65 years old
  • Willing and capable of providing informed consent
  • Presence of one or more of the following: stable address, telephone number, or alternative contact person

Exclusion

  • Known sensitivity or allergy to risperidone
  • Current treatment with an antipsychotic agent
  • Current treatment with a mood stabilizer
  • Current treatment with a CYP 2D6 inhibitor (includes Amiodarone, Bupropion, Celecoxib, Cimetidine, Chlorpromazine, Clomipramine, Fluoxetine, Haloperidol, Methadone, Moclobemide, Paroxetine, Quinidine, Ritonavir, Sertraline, Terbinafine and Thioridazine)
  • Presence of tardive dyskinesia
  • A global item score \>2 on the Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale.
  • A total score on the Simpson-Angus Scale \> 0.3.
  • Albumin level \<3.5g/dl.
  • Random serum glucose level \>200mg/dl.
  • Transaminase levels \> 5X ULN
  • Presence of one or more of the following medical conditions: diabetes mellitus or history of myocardial infarction.
  • A total score on the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale \>72.
  • Involvement with the legal system that could compromise study participation
  • Pregnancy or nursing
  • Receiving concurrent mental health treatment in addition to the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00284206

Start Date

January 1 2006

End Date

August 1 2007

Last Update

January 11 2008

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VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Addictions Treatment Center

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108