New Medication Treatment for Stimulant Dependence (NCT00689572) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
New Medication Treatment for Stimulant Dependence
United States108 participantsStarted 2008-07
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy of ondansetron compared with placebo in the treatment of cocaine dependence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and females who have given written informed consent.
* Ages 18 years and above and, must weigh at least 40 Kg and no more than 140 Kg.
* Good physical health as determined by a complete physical examination, an EKG within normal limits, and laboratory screening tests within acceptable parameters.
* Current DSM-IV diagnosis of cocaine dependence.
* At least one positive urine drug screen for cocaine at screen or baseline prior to randomization.
* The pregnancy test for females at intake must be negative.
* Literacy in English and ability to read, understand, and complete the ratings scales and questionnaires accurately, follow instructions, and make use of the behavioral treatments.
* Answered an advertisement in the newspaper/radio/television, and expressing a wish to stop using cocaine.
* Willing to participate in behavioral treatments for cocaine dependence.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.