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A Placebo-Controlled Study of Mixed Amphetamine Salts and Topiramate for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence (TACT)

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00421603
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : January 12, 2007
Results First Posted : February 28, 2013
Last Update Posted : April 24, 2019
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Frances R Levin, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The proposed protocol is a double-blind, placebo-controlled outpatient study of the safety and efficacy of Adderall-XR (ER-MAS) and topiramate in the treatment of cocaine dependence. Since both of these medications have independently shown promise in helping with cocaine abuse we are proposing that together they may be even more successful in the treatment of cocaine abuse. We plan to enroll 120 subjects in a 14-week trial. The primary objective of the study is to determine the efficacy of ER-MAS and topiramate in promoting cocaine abstinence among cocaine-dependent patients. This study includes free treatment for cocaine dependence that includes medication.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Cocaine Dependence Drug: Adderall-XR and Topiramate Drug: Placebo Phase 2

Detailed Description:

Specific Aim 1: To determine the efficacy of ER-MAS and topiramate in promoting cocaine abstinence among cocaine-dependent patients.

Primary Hypothesis: The proportion of participants achieving sustained cocaine abstinence (via urine toxicology) for three consecutive weeks during the study will be significantly greater for the combined pharmacotherapies group compared to the placebo group.

Hypothesis 2: The proportion of urine samples negative for cocaine metabolites will be greater in the combined pharmacotherapies group compared to the placebo group.

Hypothesis 3: The pattern of cocaine use (amount of cocaine used per day in dollars and the number of using days per week), as measured by the time-line follow-back method, will show a greater reduction in use for the combined pharmacotherapies group compared to the placebo group.

Specific Aim 2: To determine the effect of ER-MAS and topiramate on cocaine craving among cocaine-dependent patients.

Hypothesis 4: Cocaine craving symptoms will be reduced to a greater degree in the combined pharmacotherapies group compared to the placebo group.

Specific Aim 3: To explore a set of related secondary outcomes (treatment retention, global functioning, HIV risk behavior) as well as moderators and mediators potentially reflective of mechanism of action.

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 81 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Mixed Amphetamine Salts (Adderall-XR) and Topiramate for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
Study Start Date : February 2007
Actual Primary Completion Date : May 2010
Actual Study Completion Date : May 2010

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Drug Information available for: Topiramate

Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Active Comparator: Adderall-XR and Topiramate
Adderall-XR (60 mg/day) and Topiramate (300mg/day)
 Drug: Adderall-XR and Topiramate
Adderall-XR 60mg/day and Topiramate 300mg/day
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo
 Drug: Placebo
Placebo


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Three Weeks of Continuous Cocaine Abstinence as Measured by Urine Toxicology and Self Report Based on Time Line Follow Back [ Time Frame: 3 weeks of abstinence during 14 weeks of trial or for length of participation ]
    Cocaine use was assessed by using urine toxicology confirmed self-report. Self-reported cocaine use data was collected for each day of the study period by the Time Line Follow Back. Urine samples were collected three times per week. A week was considered abstinence if no cocaine use was self reported during that week and if all urine samples collected that week were negative for cocaine. If a patient achieved three continuous weeks of abstinence based on this criteria they were considered cocaine abstinent in terms of this outcome measure.


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 60 Years   (Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Men and women between the ages of 18-60 who meet DSM-IV criteria for current cocaine dependence (DSM-IV-TR).
  2. Used cocaine at least four days in the past month, with at least weekly cocaine use.
  3. Must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 18 kg/m2
  4. Alcohol Breathalyzer (BraC) at consent of < 0.04%
  5. Individuals must be capable of giving informed consent and capable of complying with study procedures.
  6. Women of child bearing age will be included in the study provided that they are not pregnant, based on the results of a blood pregnancy test drawn at the time of screening. They must also agree to use a method of contraception with proven efficacy and agree not to become pregnant during the study. To confirm this, blood pregnancy tests will be repeated monthly. Women will be provided a full explanation of the potential dangers of pregnancy while on the study medication. If a woman becomes pregnant, the study medication will be discontinued.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Meets DSM-IV-TR criteria for bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, or any psychotic disorder other than transient psychosis due to drug abuse
  2. Individuals with any current Axis I psychiatric disorder as defined by DSM-IV-TR supported by the SCID-I/P that in the investigator's judgment are unstable or would be disrupted by study medication or are likely to require pharmacotherapy during the study period.
  3. Individuals with current major depressive disorder.
  4. Individuals physiologically dependent on any other drugs (excluding nicotine or cannabis) which require medical intervention.
  5. Individuals with current psycho stimulant abuse or dependence.
  6. Individuals with current suicidal risk.
  7. Individuals with coronary vascular disease as indicated by history or suspected by abnormal ECG or history of cardiac symptoms.
  8. Unstable physical disorders which might make participation hazardous such as uncontrolled hypertension (SBP > 150, DBP> 90, or HR > 100 when sitting quietly), acute hepatitis (patients with chronic mildly elevated transaminases < 3x upper limit of normal are acceptable), or uncontrolled diabetes.
  9. Individuals with a history of seizures
  10. History of allergic reaction to candidate medication (amphetamine and/or ER-MAS or topiramate).
  11. Women who are pregnant or nursing.
  12. Use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors*
  13. History of glaucoma, kidney stones*
  14. History of failure to respond to a previous Adequate trial of either candidate medication for Cocaine dependence
  15. Currently being prescribed psychotropic medication by another physician (other than sleep medication)
  16. Individuals who are legally mandated (e.g., to avoid incarceration, monetary or other penalties, etc.) to participate in substance abuse treatment program -
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Locations
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United States, New York
STARS
New York, New York, United States, 10032
Sponsors and Collaborators
New York State Psychiatric Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Frances R Levin, M.D. Columbia University
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Additional Information:

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Responsible Party: Frances R Levin, Director of Substance Use Disorder, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00421603    
Other Study ID Numbers: #5368
R01DA022217 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
First Posted: January 12, 2007    Key Record Dates
Results First Posted: February 28, 2013
Last Update Posted: April 24, 2019
Last Verified: April 2019
Keywords provided by Frances R Levin, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA):
Cocaine
Adderall
Topiramate
ADHD
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Cocaine-Related Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders
Chemically-Induced Disorders
Mental Disorders
Topiramate
 Adderall
Anticonvulsants
Hypoglycemic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Central Nervous System Stimulants