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Gambling addiction |
Compulsive gambling; Gambling; Pathological gambling |
Clinical Trial: Piracetam for Treatment of Cocaine Addiction - 3
This study has been completed.
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of IV cocaine administration in cocaine dependent subjects maintained on piracetam while they are residing in an inpatient addictions treatment research unit and to subsequently follow these patients in an eight week open label assessment of piracetam in an outpatient treatment program.
| Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Cocaine-Related Disorders | Drug: Piracetam | Phase I |
MedlinePlus related topics: Cocaine Abuse
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Uncontrolled
Official Title: Piracetam for Treatment of Cocaine Addiction
Study start: October 1996; Study completion: October 1996
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 21 Years - 45 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Male
Criteria
Location Information
Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104 6178, United States
Kyle Kampman, M.D., Principal Investigator, University of Pennsylvania
More Information
Record last reviewed: October 1996
Last Updated: November 18, 2004
Record first received: September 20, 1999
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000198
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-04-08
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Cache Date: April 9, 2005
Resources
- Compulsive Gambling (MayoClinic)

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