Characterizing Methamphetamine Withdrawal in Recently Abstinent Methamphetamine Users: A Pilot Study
Completed
Conditions studied: Methamphetamine Dependence, Methamphetamine Withdrawal
In brief
Methamphetamine use has escalated in recent years. Methamphetamine use has also spread throughout the country. Although much information has been gathered on the treatment of cocaine abuse, very little information has been obtained on the treatment of methamphetamine abuse. One of the first steps in developing appropriate treatment is to examine the effects of stopping a particular substance's use on individuals abusing that substance. To date this has not been well studied for people abusing methamphetamine. The purpose of this study is to better understand and develop accurate ways of measuring symptoms associated with stopping the use of methamphetamine in people that are abusing methamphetamine. If the withdrawal symptoms are able to be effectively measured, this will help to develop treatments targeted at alleviating these symptoms. These symptoms are often associated with relapse to use of that substance.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00653263
- Run by
- University of Arkansas
- People needed
- 8
- Starts
- 2006-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2008-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-06-28
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 18-65 years old
- Subjects must have a history of methamphetamine use, with recent use verified by a urine toxicology screen positive for amphetamines
You may not qualify if…
- Current diagnosis of drug or alcohol physical dependence (other than methamphetamine or tobacco)
- Schizophrenia, or bipolar type I disorder
- Present or recent use of over-the-counter or prescription psychoactive drug or drug(s) that may affect mood ratings
- Current suicidality or psychosis
- Pregnancy: hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect mood which might produce a potential confound if pregnant women were enrolled
Where it is running
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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