Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Oxytocin on Stress Response in Cocaine-dependent Individuals (NCT NCT01963091)

NCT ID: NCT01963091

Last Updated: 2018-06-04

Results Overview

salivary cortisol

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

33 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0 minutes post 15 minute stress task

Results posted on

2018-06-04

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Oxytocin
oxytocin: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Placebo
saline: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Overall Study
STARTED
17
16
Overall Study
COMPLETED
17
16
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Oxytocin on Stress Response in Cocaine-dependent Individuals

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Oxytocin
n=17 Participants
oxytocin: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Placebo
n=16 Participants
saline: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Total
n=33 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
17 participants
n=5 Participants
16 participants
n=7 Participants
33 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 minutes post 15 minute stress task

salivary cortisol

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Oxytocin
n=17 Participants
oxytocin: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Placebo
n=16 Participants
saline: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Salivary Cortisol Levels
0.18 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 0.09
0.22 mg/dl
Standard Deviation 0.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 minutes post 15 minute stress task

Subjects will rate subjective stress on 10-point Likert scale with 0 being 'not at all' and 10 being 'extremely'

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Oxytocin
n=17 Participants
oxytocin: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Placebo
n=16 Participants
saline: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Likert Scale Rating of Subjective Stress
4.18 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.49
4.25 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.93

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 mintues post 15 minute stress task

Subjects will rate craving on 10-point Likert scale before and after drug administration and stress task with 0 being 'not at all' and 10 being 'extremely'

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Oxytocin
n=17 Participants
oxytocin: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Placebo
n=16 Participants
saline: Subjects will be administered 40 IUs of oxytocin nasal spray or matching placebo at 1:15pm. This dose and timing of administration was selected based on previous studies that have used similar doses of oxytocin (Ditzen, et al., 2009; Heinrichs, et al., 2003). Intranasal oxytocin and matching placebo will be compounded by Pitt Street Pharmacy Custom Compounding (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina). Randomization will be done by a licensed pharmacist who will keep a record of the blind and be available should unblinding be necessary.
Likert Scale Rating of Subjective Craving
3.35 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.03
3.13 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.80

Adverse Events

Oxytocin

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

Placebo

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Moran-Santa Maria

MUSC

Phone: 843-792-8187

Results disclosure agreements

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