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NCT00249509 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Effectiveness of Nefazodone and Bupropion in Treating Marijuana Dependent Individuals

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
132
Enrollment target

NCT00249509 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The registered enrollment target is 132 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00249509, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
132 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Recent research has identified the following withdrawal symptoms to be associated with abruptly stopping marijuana use: anxiety, irritability, bodily aches and pains, and difficulty sleeping. These symptoms resemble those of both depression and nicotine withdrawal, suggesting that a similar treatment drug may be useful. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of two antidepressant drugs, bupropion and nefazodone, in reducing withdrawal symptoms in marijuana dependent individuals.

Interventions

  • DRUG Bupropion
  • DRUG Nefazodone

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 132 participants
Start Date 2000-09
Est. Completion 2004-09
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00249509

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00249509 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 132 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which has 335 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Bupropion is the first listed.

NCT00249509 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00249509 about?

NCT00249509 is a clinical study titled "Effectiveness of Nefazodone and Bupropion in Treating Marijuana Dependent Individuals". Recent research has identified the following withdrawal symptoms to be associated with abruptly stopping marijuana use: anxiety, irritability, bodily aches and pains, and difficulty sleeping. These symptoms resemble those of both depression and nicotine withdrawal, suggesting that a similar treatmen...

What is the current status of trial NCT00249509?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 132 participants. The study started on 2000-09. Estimated completion is 2004-09.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00249509?

The interventions under investigation include: Bupropion (DRUG), Nefazodone (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00249509?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which has 335 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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