The purpose of this study is to assess the potential interactions between intravenous (IV) cocaine and tolcapone.
Double-blind, inpatient study by screening responses to cocaine infusions of 20 and 40 mg i.v. subjects into 1 of 2 treatment groups to assess potential interactions between i.v. cocaine infusion and treatment with tolcapone.
Allocation: Randomized, Control: Placebo Control, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Cocaine-Related Disorders
Tolcapone
UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Program
Los Angeles
California
United States
90024
Active, not recruiting
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Published on BioPortfolio: 2014-08-27T03:56:13-0400
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Cocaine-related Disorders
Disorders related or resulting from use of cocaine.
Bipolar And Related Disorders
These disorders are related to both SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM AND RELATED DISORDERS and DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS in terms of symptomatology, family history, and genetics. (DSM-V) .
Crack Cocaine
The purified, alkaloidal, extra-potent form of cocaine. It is smoked (free-based), injected intravenously, and orally ingested. Use of crack results in alterations in function of the cardiovascular system, the autonomic nervous system, the central nervous system, and the gastrointestinal system. The slang term "crack" was derived from the crackling sound made upon igniting of this form of cocaine for smoking.
Substance-related Disorders
Disorders related to substance abuse, the side effects of a medication, toxin exposure, and ALCOHOL-RELATED DISORDERS.
Opioid-related Disorders
Disorders related or resulting from abuse or mis-use of opioids.