Status:

COMPLETED

Gabapentin Treatment of Cannabis Dependence

Lead Sponsor:

The Scripps Research Institute

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Conditions:

Cannabis Dependence

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a study to evaluate the efficacy of the medication gabapentin in treating persons with cannabis dependence.

Detailed Description

This is a 12-week, double blind, placebo controlled, dose ranging study to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin in treating outpatients with cannabis dependence. Counseling and research assessments occ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Males or females age 18-65 with cannabis dependence
  • Meets DSM-IV-TR criteria for Cannabis Dependence
  • Smoked marijuana at least once a week in the 90 days prior to study participation
  • Willing to attend 12 weekly study visits and 1 follow-up visit

Exclusion

  • Currently meets DSM-IV-TR criteria for dependence on illicit substances other than cannabis
  • Significant medical disorders that will increase potential risk or interfere with study participation
  • Women with childbearing potential who are pregnant, nursing, or refuse to use a reliable method of birth control
  • Treatment with an investigational drug in the last month

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00395044

Start Date

August 1 2006

End Date

July 1 2008

Last Update

February 10 2017

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The Scripps Research Institute

La Jolla, California, United States, 92037