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Pharmacogenetic Trial of Doxazosin for Treatment of Cocaine Abuse
The noradrenergic system, especially the alpha 1-adrenergic receptor, may play an important role in cocaine addiction in humans. Doxazosin is a long-acting and selective alpha 1-adrenergic receptor blocker, which inhibits …
Baylor Role: Collaborator
Completed
Carisbamate as a Potential Treatment for Alcohol Dependence
This within-subjects placebo-controlled experimental protocol will assess the effects of carisbamate (600mg qd) on the positive subjective effects of alcohol in non-treatment-seeking alcohol-dependent volunteers. Participants will receive study drug (carisbamate …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Terminated
A Pilot Study of Candesartan as a Treatment for Cocaine Dependence
The noradrenergic system may play an important role in cocaine addiction in humans. Angiotensin II (Ang II) is known to enhance noradrenergic activity, which contributes to effects on blood pressure …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Completed
Pramipexole as a Treatment for Cocaine Dependence
In this protocol we propose to assess the impact of treatment with higher doses of the potent D2/3 agonist pramipexole, using the extended release preparation that has been shown to …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Completed
Exercise as a Behavioral Treatment for Cocaine Dependence
This proposal represents an important research effort with considerable public health significance in that it will provide detailed behavioral and physiological data for a non-pharmacological intervention to treat stimulant addiction. …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Completed
A Pilot Study of Cabergoline for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
Secondary aims are to clarify the genetics of substance abuse, potentially leading to improved methods to diagnosis those at risk and to help develop better therapeutic interventions and to develop …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Completed
Doxazosin for Psychostimulant Dependence
Psychostimulant dependence is a major public health problem and no medications have been shown to be very effective in treating this disorder. Thus, the investigators wish to study whether a …
Baylor Role: Collaborator
Completed
DOX as a Potential Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence
Purpose: To determine the effects of treatment with doxazosin, compared to treatment with placebo, on methamphetamine-induced craving and subjective effects in methamphetamine-dependent human volunteers. Secondary aims are to clarify the …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Completed
Varenicline as a Treatment for Methamphetamine Dependence
This study is part of an effort to develop treatments for methamphetamine abuse. Varenicline is a drug that changes levels of certain brain chemicals that may also be useful in …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Completed
Carvedilol for Psychostimulant Dependence
This study examines whether carvedilol prolongs abstinence in recently abstinent cocaine dependent participants.
Baylor Role: Collaborator