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NCT01723384 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Intermittent Naltrexone Among Polysubstance Users

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
30
Enrollment target

NCT01723384 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by University of California, San Francisco. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants.

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The verdict

NCT01723384, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Naltrexone, a µ-opioid receptor antagonist, is a promising agent for methamphetamine-using and binge-drinking men who have sex with men (MSM). Naltrexone has shown efficacy in reducing relapse to amphetamines and is FDA-approved for alcohol dependence. Oral naltrexone is inexpensive and has few toxicities but the standard daily regimen for naltrexone is problematic as patients forget to take the medication. Given the challenges in daily dosing, alternate regimen schedules have been proposed to increase efficacy and expand the population that may benefit from this pharmacologic agent. One approach is intermittent targeted administration of naltrexone, whereby individuals take the medication as-needed in anticipation of substance use or during periods of craving. Administration of naltrexone prior to exposure to amphetamines significantly attenuates craving and targeted naltrexone has shown efficacy in reducing heavy alcohol use. However, there have been no studies assessing intermittent targeted dosing of naltrexone among methamphetamine-using and binge-drinking MSM. Polysubstance use patterns are common among MSM, and studies among those who abuse more than one substance are urgently needed. The aims of this study are to determine whether targeted dosing of naltrexone is feasible, tolerable and acceptable among non-dependent methamphetamine-using and binge-drinking MSM.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Intermittent Oral Naltrexone

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2013-05
Est. Completion 2014-11
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01723384

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01723384 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

NCT01723384 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01723384 about?

NCT01723384 is a clinical study titled "Intermittent Naltrexone Among Polysubstance Users". Naltrexone, a µ-opioid receptor antagonist, is a promising agent for methamphetamine-using and binge-drinking men who have sex with men (MSM). Naltrexone has shown efficacy in reducing relapse to amphetamines and is FDA-approved for alcohol dependence. Oral naltrexone is inexpensive and has few toxi...

What is the current status of trial NCT01723384?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2013-05. Estimated completion is 2014-11.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01723384?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Intermittent Oral Naltrexone (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01723384?

This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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