Trial Outcomes & Findings for Biobehavioral Effects of Topiramate on Cannabis-Related Outcomes in Adolescents (NCT NCT01110434)

NCT ID: NCT01110434

Last Updated: 2020-09-16

Results Overview

Frequency of Cannabis Use (Percent Use Days Per Week)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

66 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Weeks 1-6

Results posted on

2020-09-16

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Topiramate
Topiramate (200 mg daily) Topiramate: Topiramate (200 mg daily)
Sugar Pill
Placebo: Placebo (daily)
Overall Study
STARTED
40
26
Overall Study
COMPLETED
29
20
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
11
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Biobehavioral Effects of Topiramate on Cannabis-Related Outcomes in Adolescents

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Topiramate
n=40 Participants
Topiramate (200 mg daily) Topiramate: Topiramate (200 mg daily)
Sugar Pill
n=26 Participants
Placebo: Placebo (daily)
Total
n=66 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
20.30 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.03 • n=5 Participants
18.81 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.08 • n=7 Participants
19.71 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.16 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
34 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Weeks 1-6

Frequency of Cannabis Use (Percent Use Days Per Week)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Topiramate
n=40 Participants
Topiramate (200 mg daily) Topiramate: Topiramate (200 mg daily)
Sugar Pill
n=26 Participants
Placebo: Placebo (daily)
Cannabis Use
55.89 Percentage of use days
Standard Deviation 32.35
63.10 Percentage of use days
Standard Deviation 34.91

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Weeks 1-6

Total Grams of Cannabis Use Per week

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Topiramate
n=40 Participants
Topiramate (200 mg daily) Topiramate: Topiramate (200 mg daily)
Sugar Pill
n=26 Participants
Placebo: Placebo (daily)
Quantity of Cannabis Use
1.87 Grams Per Week
Standard Deviation 2.11
2.85 Grams Per Week
Standard Deviation 3.29

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Weeks 1-6

Average Grams of Cannabis Used Per Use Day

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Topiramate
n=40 Participants
Topiramate (200 mg daily) Topiramate: Topiramate (200 mg daily)
Sugar Pill
n=26 Participants
Placebo: Placebo (daily)
Amount of Cannabis Use Per Use Day
0.46 Average Grams Per Use Day
Standard Deviation 0.32
0.60 Average Grams Per Use Day
Standard Deviation 0.48

Adverse Events

Topiramate

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 35 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Sugar Pill

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 24 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Topiramate
n=40 participants at risk
Topiramate (200 mg daily) Topiramate: Topiramate (200 mg daily)
Sugar Pill
n=26 participants at risk
Placebo: Placebo (daily)
General disorders
Headache
20.0%
8/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
23.1%
6/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
0.00%
0/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
11.5%
3/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Cough, Cold Symptoms
12.5%
5/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
19.2%
5/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Injury
20.0%
8/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
19.2%
5/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Parasthesias
37.5%
15/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
7.7%
2/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Sore Throat
10.0%
4/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
7.7%
2/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Runny Nose, Sinus Problems, Sneezing
35.0%
14/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
46.2%
12/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach Pain, Cramps
5.0%
2/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
11.5%
3/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Eye disorders
Changes in Vision
10.0%
4/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
0.00%
0/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
30.0%
12/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
30.8%
8/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Decrease in Appetite
47.5%
19/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
34.6%
9/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Weight Loss
50.0%
20/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
23.1%
6/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Psychiatric disorders
Irritability
5.0%
2/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
11.5%
3/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Psychiatric disorders
Nervousness
10.0%
4/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
0.00%
0/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Psychiatric disorders
Confusion
12.5%
5/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
0.00%
0/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Difficulty with Coordination or Balance
15.0%
6/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
0.00%
0/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Difficulty with Memory
20.0%
8/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
19.2%
5/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Fatigue
22.5%
9/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
34.6%
9/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
25.0%
10/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
0.00%
0/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
25.0%
10/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
3.8%
1/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Dizziness
25.0%
10/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
7.7%
2/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Difficulty with Concentration or Attention
27.5%
11/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
7.7%
2/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Word Finding Difficulties
27.5%
11/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
15.4%
4/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Slow Thinking or Reactions
30.0%
12/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
15.4%
4/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Drowsiness or Sleepiness
30.0%
12/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
50.0%
13/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
General disorders
Fever
0.00%
0/40 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.
7.7%
2/26 • Data were collected during the 6-week medication (or placebo pill) period.
We followed the same definition as clinicaltrials.gov.

Additional Information

Dr. Robert Miranda

Brown University

Phone: 401.863.6658

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place