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NCT03190954 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1

Brain Dopaminergic Signaling in Opioid Use Disorders

A Early Phase 1 study, sponsored by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

Completed
Registry status
Early Phase 1
Development phase
153
Enrollment target

NCT03190954 is a Early Phase 1 study that has completed, run by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The registered enrollment target is 153 participants.

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The verdict

NCT03190954, a Early Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Early Phase 1
Development phase
153 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Background: The chemical messenger dopamine carries signals between brain cells. It may affect addiction. Heavy use of pain medicines called opioids may decrease the amount of dopamine available to the brain. Researchers want to study if decreased dopamine decreases self-control and increases impulsiveness. Objective: To learn more about how opiate use disorder affects dopamine in the brain. Eligibility: Adults 18-80 years old who are moderate or severe opiate users Healthy volunteers the same age Design: Participants will first be screened under another protocol. They will: * Have a physical exam * Answer questions about their medical, psychiatric, and alcohol and drug use history * Take an MRI screening questionnaire * Give blood and urine samples * Have their breath tested for alcohol Participants will have up to 3 study visits. They will have 2-3 positron emission tomography (PET) scans. A radioactive chemical will be injected for the scans. Participants will lie on a bed that slides in and out of the donut-shaped scanner. A cap or plastic mask may be placed on the head. Vital signs will be taken before and after the PET scans. Participants will get capsules of placebo or the study drug. They will rate how they feel before, during and after. Participants will have their breath and urine tested each day. Participants will have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. They will lie on a table that slides into a cylinder in a strong magnetic field. They may do tasks on a computer screen while inside the scanner. Participants will have tests of memory, attention, and thinking. Participants will wear an activity monitor for one week....

Interventions

  • DRUG [11C]raclopride plus drug
  • DRUG [11C]NNC-112
  • DRUG [11C]raclopride plus placebo

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 153 participants
Start Date 2017-08-17
Est. Completion 2025-10-27
Phase Early Phase 1

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03190954

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03190954 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Early Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 153 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which has 93 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which [11C]raclopride plus drug is the first listed.

NCT03190954 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03190954 about?

NCT03190954 is a clinical study titled "Brain Dopaminergic Signaling in Opioid Use Disorders". Background: The chemical messenger dopamine carries signals between brain cells. It may affect addiction. Heavy use of pain medicines called opioids may decrease the amount of dopamine available to the brain. Researchers want to study if decreased dopamine decreases self-control and increases impul...

What is the current status of trial NCT03190954?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 153 participants. The study started on 2017-08-17. Estimated completion is 2025-10-27.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03190954?

The interventions under investigation include: [11C]raclopride plus drug (DRUG), [11C]NNC-112 (DRUG), [11C]raclopride plus placebo (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03190954?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which has 93 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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