Varenicline-Methamphetamine Interaction Study (2008)

NCT ID: NCT00733967

Last Updated: 2012-07-27

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-01-31

Study Completion Date

2008-08-31

Brief Summary

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The primary aim of the study is to determine the safety and tolerability of treatment with Varenicline in methamphetamine-dependent volunteers. The investigators also seek to determine the effects of treatment with Varenicline, as compared to placebo, on craving for methamphetamine or cigarettes following exposure to methamphetamine and smoking cues, respectively. The effects of treatment with Varenicline, as compared to placebo, on subjective effects produced by administration of methamphetamine or placebo will be attempted to be determined. Lastly, the investigators hope to determine the effects of treatment with Varenicline, as compared to placebo, on reinforcing effects produced by administration of methamphetamine or placebo.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Methamphetamine Dependence Substance Abuse Methamphetamine Abuse

Keywords

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Methamphetamine Chantix Varenicline

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Placebo

Matching oral placebo capsules as control.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Matching oral placebo capsules as control.

Varenicline

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Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Varenicline

Intervention Type DRUG

Varenicline (oral capsule): 0.5 mg once daily for 3 days; 0.5 mg twice daily for 2 days; 1 mg twice daily for one day; 1 mg once daily for one day.

Interventions

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Varenicline

Varenicline (oral capsule): 0.5 mg once daily for 3 days; 0.5 mg twice daily for 2 days; 1 mg twice daily for one day; 1 mg once daily for one day.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Matching oral placebo capsules as control.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Chantix Sugar pill

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* English speaking volunteers who are not seeking treatment at the time of the study
* Be between 18-55 years of age
* Meet DSM-IV criteria for MA dependence
* Must be cigarette smokers, defined as smoking 10 or more cigarettes per day by self-report
* Have a self-reported history of using MA by the smoked or IV route and provide at least one MA-positive urine prior to admission
* Have vital signs as follows: resting pulse between 50 and 90 bpm, blood pressures between 105-150 mm Hg systolic and 45-90 mm HG diastolic; this criterion must be met within 2 days of admission
* Have hematology and chemistry laboratory tests that are within normal (+/- 10%) limits with the following exceptions: a) liver function tests (total Bilirubin, ALT, AST, and alkaline phosphatase) \< 3 x the upper limit of normal, and b) kidney function tests (creatinine and BUN) \< 2 x the upper limit of normal
* Have a baseline EKG that demonstrates normal sinus rhythm, normal conduction (including QTc), and no clinically significant arrhythmias
* Have a medical history and brief physical examination demonstrating no clinically significant contradictions for study participation, in the judgment of the admitting physician or nurse practitioner and the principal investigator

Exclusion Criteria

* Have any history or evidence suggestive of seizure disorder or brain injury
* Have any previous medically adverse reaction to MA, including loss of consciousness, chest pain, or epileptic seizure
* Have neurological or psychiatric disorders, such as: psychosis, bipolar illness or major depression as assessed by MINI; organic brain disease or dementia assessed by clinical interview; history of any psychiatric disorder which would require ongoing treatment or which would make study compliance difficult; history of suicide attempts within the past three months assessed by MINI and/or current suicidal ideation/plan as assessed by MINI
* Have evidence of clinically significant heart disease or hypertension, as determined by the PI
* Have a family history in first-degree relatives of early cardiovascular morbidity or mortality, as determined by the PI
* Have evidence of untreated or unstable medical illness including: neuroendocrine, autoimmune, renal, hepatic, or active infectious disease
* Have HIV and are currently symptomatic, have a diagnosis of AIDS, or are receiving antiretroviral medication
* Be pregnant or nursing. Other females must either be unable to conceive (i.e., surgically sterilized, sterile, or post-menopausal) or be using a reliable form of contraception (e.g., abstinence, birth control pills, intrauterine device, condoms, or spermicide). All females must provide negative pregnancy urine tests before study entry, upon hospital admission, and at the end of study participation
* Have asthma or currently use alpha or beta agonists, theophylline, or other sympathomimetics
* Have any other illness, condition, or use of psychotropic medications, which in the opinion of the PI and/or the admitting physician or nurse practitioner would preclude safe and/or successful completion of the study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

Baylor College of Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Richard De La Garza

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Richard De La Garza, II, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Baylor College of Medicine

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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P50DA018185

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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DPMC

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

2P50DA018197-06

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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H-22707

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id