Status:

COMPLETED

Nicotine, Non-Smokers With and Without ADHD, and Genetics Study

Lead Sponsor:

Scott Kollins, PhD

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Conditions:

Non-smoker

ADHD

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-25 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The overall goal of the proposed research is to evaluate the behavioral and genetic mechanisms of smoking risk in non-smoking young adults (aged 18-25 years of age) with and without ADHD using a novel...

Detailed Description

Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to smoke cigarettes than the general population, start smoking at a younger age, progress to regular use and dependence...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18-25 years of age.
  • male or female; if female of childbearing potential, must be using an acceptable form of contraception.
  • ADHD Diagnosis:
  • for ADHD Groups: confirmed diagnosis, any subtype as determined by the clinician administered CAADID and clinical interview.
  • for Control Groups: NO diagnosis of ADHD as determined by clinician administered CAADID and clinical interview.
  • ADHD Symptom Ratings:
  • for ADHD Groups: T-Score \> 65 on one of the DSM-IV relevant scales (Inattentive Symptoms, Hyperactive-Impulsive Symptoms, Total Symptoms or ADHD Index) on both the Self-Report and Observer versions of the CAARS.
  • for Control Groups: T-Score \< 60 on all of the DSM-IV relevant scales (Inattentive Symptoms, Hyperactive-Impulsive Symptoms, Total Symptoms or ADHD Index) on both the Self-Report and Observer versions of the CAARS.
  • never smoked an entire cigarette; no tobacco exposure in past 3 years.
  • expired air CO level \< 3 ppm; plasma nicotine levels \< 5 ng/mL.
  • cognitive functioning \> 80 as assessed by the Kaufman Brief Intelligence test, Second Edition(KBIT-II).

Exclusion

  • history of chronic/significant medical condition.
  • current or past 12 month use of prescription medications for ADHD group.
  • meets criteria for any other Axis I Disorder (determined by the Structured Diagnostic Interview for DSM; SCID) other than nicotine dependence that is significantly impairing and would contraindicate participation in the present study.
  • meets criteria for any Axis II Disorder.
  • current substance abuse or dependence or history within the last 12 months; expired breath alcohol level \> 0.0; Positive urine drug screen for any of the following: cannabis, amphetamines, opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine.
  • inability to understand written and/or spoken English language.
  • reported uncertainty about being able to remain a nonsmoker in the coming year.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

136 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01819259

Start Date

January 1 2013

End Date

June 30 2018

Last Update

November 30 2018

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Duke Child and Family Study Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705