Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Transdermal Scopolamine on Occupational Performance
Lead Sponsor:
Boston University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conditions:
Motion Sickness
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-60 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Transdermal scopolamine vs. placebo on ship navigation performance under simulated heavy sea conditions.
Detailed Description
Our study proposes to use a randomized crossover placebo controlled design to test the effects of transdermal scopolamine vs. placebo on simulated ship navigation performance under conditions of heavy...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 20-60 years of age;
- English speaking;
- Marine cadets and officers with ship handling experience who volunteer for the study and agree to participate in ship simulation familiarization training prior to study commencement;
- Agree to refrain from alcohol use for 24 hours prior to dosing;
- Agree to stay on Kalmar Maritime Campus after scopolamine or placebo drug patch is applied and until study staff approves dismissal;
- Agree to remain at study site until passing sobriety test and dry mouth assessment;
- Agree to refrain from driving and operating heavy machinery after patch is applied and for 24 hours following patch removal;
- Agree to refrain from alcohol use 24 hours following patch removal at Sessions Two and Three;
- Agree to surrender car keys upon arrival at study site;
- Agree to receive a cab ride home from study;
- Females who are not pregnant as measured by a home pregnancy test prior to application of Transdermal scopolamine;
- Females who are using reliable birth control, per self report, not taking prescription or non prescription drugs contraindicated for Transdermal scopolamine use;
- Must weigh between 130 ( 58.9 7kgs)-260( 117.93 kgs) pounds;
- Must score less than a 5 on the Short Version- Michigan Alcohol Screening Test;
- No history of medical conditions contraindicated for Transdermal scopolamine use.
Exclusion
- Individuals who are under 20 years of age or older than 60;
- Non-English speaking;
- Females who are pregnant (as measured by EPT pregnancy test prior to application of Transdermal scopolamine);
- Females who are not using reliable birth control, per to self report;
- A score of 5 or more on the SMAST (Short Version- Michigan Alcohol Screening Test);
- Reported use of recreational drugs;
- Reported history of treatment for alcohol or substance abuse;
- Currently taking prescription or non-prescription medications contraindicated for use with Transdermal scopolamine as per Physician's Desk Reference (including sedatives, tranquilizers, belladonna alkaloids, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, and muscle relaxants);
- Reported history of medical conditions contraindicated for Transdermal scopolamine use (including pyloric obstruction, urinary bladder neck obstruction, impaired liver or kidney function, glaucoma, heart condition, obstructions to the stomach or intestines, prostrate enlargement, seizure history or psychosis);
- Participants weighing less than 130 lbs ( 58.9 7kg) and greater than 260( 117.93 kg);
- Allergic to adhesive materials; alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to dosing.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
33 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00374478
Start Date
April 1 2005
End Date
April 1 2006
Last Update
April 9 2007
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Kalmar Maritime Academy
Kalmar, Sweden, SE-391 82