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NCT Number: NCT00015223

Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Cocaine Dependent Patients With Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - 5

The purpose of this study is the use of Methylphenidate in the treatment of cocaine dependence and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comorbidity.

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Key information

Conditions

Cocaine-Related Disorders Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Substance-Related Disorders

Age range

21 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Cincinnati MDRU

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

About this study

The objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of methylphenidate in a population of patients who are cocaine dependent and suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Cocaine-dependent. Meets the DSM-IV criteria for ADHD. Actively using cocaine within the past 30 days of screening.

Exclusion criteria

Symptoms of AIDS. Significant medical disorder. DSM-IV criteria for any substance other than cocaine, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, caffeine. Requires detoxification from ETOH or benzos. History of seizures.

Treatment and study plan

Methylphenidate

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. Cocaine use

  2. Methylphenidate retention

  3. Safety assessments

  4. Psychosocial counseling sessions

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Nih

Collaborators

  • Cincinnati MDRU

Registry information

Official study title

Methyphendidate in the Treatment of Cocaine Dependent Patients With Adult ADHD

Important dates

Study start
1997
Primary completion
1999
Study completion
1999
First posted
Apr 18, 2001
Registry last updated
Jan 16, 2017

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