D1 and D2 Dopamine Receptors in Gambling and Amphetamine Reinforcement (HFDEX)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02203786 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : July 30, 2014
Results First Posted : April 25, 2016
Last Update Posted : April 25, 2016
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Study Type | Interventional |
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Study Design | Allocation: Randomized; Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment; Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor); Primary Purpose: Diagnostic |
Condition |
Pathological Gambling |
Interventions |
Drug: Haloperidol Drug: Fluphenazine Drug: Dexedrine Drug: Placebo Behavioral: Slot Machine |
Enrollment | 60 |
Recruitment Details | Recruitment was conducted for all groups between January 2010 and May 2015 |
Pre-assignment Details | Pathological Gamblers and healthy Controls were each randomized to receive Haloperidol or Fluphenazine. In each group, treatment sequence (antagonist first, placebo second; or vice versa) was counterbalanced across participants, to control for order effects only (sequence was not a test factor). Two Haloperidol-Controls dropped out after session 1. |
Arm/Group Title | Haloperidol - Pathological Gamblers | Fluphenazine - Pathological Gamblers | Haloperidol - Controls | Fluphenazine - Controls |
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Dose 1: 3 mg haloperidol (3 capsules @ 1mg each) OR 3 identical placebo capsules on alternate sessions (1 and 3 or 2 and 4, depending on counterbalancing). Dose 2: administered when peak blood levels for dose 1 are reached. On sessions 1 and 2 (Phase I), this will consist of 2 dummy capsules, visually identical to those administered for dose 1. On sessions 3 and 4 (Phase II), the dose will consist of 2 identical capsules each containing 10 mg dexedrine. Response measured to 15 min session of a commercial slot machine game. Haloperidol: Dose/maximum dose 3 mg oral. Participants assigned to the haloperidol antagonist group will receive 2 doses (@ 3 mg) on alternate sessions (with minimum of 2 weeks between doses). Dexedrine: Dose/maximum dose 20mg oral. All participants will receive 2 doses (@ 20 mg) during Phase II - sessions 3, 4, with minimum 1 week between doses. |
Dose 1: 3 mg fluphenazine (3 capsules @ 1 mg each) OR 3 visually identical placebo capsules on alternate sessions (1 and 3 or 2 and 4, depending on counterbalancing). Dose 2: administered when participants reach peak blood levels for dose 1. On sessions 1 and 2 (Phase I), this will consist of 2 dummy capsules, identical to those administered for dose 1. On sessions 3 and 4 (Phase II), the dose will consist of 2 identical capsules each containing 10 mg dexedrine. Response measured to 15 min session of a commercial slot machine game. Participants assigned to the fluphenazine antagonist group will receive 2 doses (@ 3 mg) on alternate sessions (with minimum of 2 weeks between individual doses). All participants will receive 2 doses of Dexedrine (@ 20 mg) during Phase II - sessions 3, 4, with minimum 1 week between individual doses. |
Dose 1: 3 mg haloperidol (3 capsules @ 1 mg each) OR 3 identical placebo capsules on alternate sessions (1 and 3 or 2 and 4, depending on counterbalancing). Dose 2: administered when peak blood levels for dose 1 are reached. On sessions 1 and 2 (Phase I), this will consist of 2 dummy capsules, visually identical to those administered for dose 1. On sessions 3 and 4 (Phase II), the dose will consist of 2 identical capsules each containing 10 mg dexedrine. Response measured to 15 min session of a commercial slot machine game. Haloperidol: Dose/maximum dose 3 mg oral. Participants assigned to the haloperidol antagonist group receive 2 doses (@ 3 mg) on alternate sessions (with minimum of 2 weeks between doses). Dexedrine: Dose/maximum dose 20 mg oral. All participants will receive 2 doses (@ 20 mg) during Phase II - sessions 3, 4, with minimum 1 week between doses. |
Dose 1: 3 mg fluphenazine (3 capsules @ 1mg each) OR 3 visually identical placebo capsules on alternate sessions (1 and 3 or 2 and 4, depending on counterbalancing). Dose 2: administered when participants reach peak blood levels for dose 1. On sessions 1 and 2 (Phase I), this will consist of 2 dummy capsules, identical to those administered for dose 1. On sessions 3 and 4 (Phase II), the dose will consist of 2 identical capsules each containing 10 mg dexedrine. Response measured to 15 min session of a commercial slot machine game. Participants assigned to the fluphenazine antagonist group will receive 2 doses (@ 3 mg) on alternate sessions (with minimum of 2 weeks between individual doses). All participants will receive 2 doses of Dexedrine (@ 20 mg) during Phase II - sessions 3, 4, with minimum 1 week between individual doses. |
Period Title: Overall Study | ||||
Started | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Completed | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Not Completed | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Arm/Group Title | Haloperidol - Pathological Gamblers | Fluphenazine - Pathological Gamblers | Haloperidol - Controls | Fluphenazine - Controls | Total | |
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A total of 15 pathological gamblers were enrolled in this arm. | A total of 15 pathological gamblers were enrolled in this arm. | A total of 15 control subjects were enrolled in this arm. | A total of 15 control subjects were enrolled in this arm. | Total of all reporting groups | |
Overall Number of Baseline Participants | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 60 | |
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All participants were above 18 years of age.
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Age, Continuous
Mean (Full Range) Unit of measure: Years |
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Number Analyzed | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 60 participants | |
35.8
(22 to 53)
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33.5
(19 to 49)
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36.1
(19 to 56)
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39.9
(23 to 62)
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36.3
(19 to 62)
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Sex: Female, Male
Measure Type: Count of Participants Unit of measure: Participants |
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Number Analyzed | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 60 participants | |
Female |
5 33.3%
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4 26.7%
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5 33.3%
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7 46.7%
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21 35.0%
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Male |
10 66.7%
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11 73.3%
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10 66.7%
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8 53.3%
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39 65.0%
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Measure Type: Count of Participants Unit of measure: Participants |
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Number Analyzed | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 60 participants | |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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Asian |
1 6.7%
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1 6.7%
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1 6.7%
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1 6.7%
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4 6.7%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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1 6.7%
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0 0.0%
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1 1.7%
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Black or African American |
0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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White |
3 20.0%
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3 20.0%
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2 13.3%
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3 20.0%
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11 18.3%
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More than one race |
0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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0 0.0%
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Unknown or Not Reported |
11 73.3%
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11 73.3%
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11 73.3%
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11 73.3%
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44 73.3%
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South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS)
[1] Mean (Full Range) Unit of measure: Units on a scale |
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Number Analyzed | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 60 participants | |
11.1
(6 to 18)
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11.7
(5 to 20)
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0
(0 to 0)
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0
(0 to 0)
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5.7
(0 to 20)
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[1]
Measure Description: Range of possible scores on the SOGS is 0-20. A score of 5 or more indicates "probable pathological gambling" with respect to DSM criteria.
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Beck Depression Inventory - past 2 weeks
[1] Mean (Standard Deviation) Unit of measure: Units on a scale |
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Number Analyzed | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 60 participants | |
4.3 (3.6) | 5.6 (4.5) | 0.9 (1.2) | 1.3 (2.1) | 3.02 (2.85) | ||
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Measure Description: Measure of depressive symptoms in the past 2 weeks. The scale contains 13 items scored 0-3 in increasing severity (range of possible scores: 0-39). A score of 10 is considered the cut-off for clinically relevant depressive symptoms.
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Eysenck Impulsivity Scale
[1] Mean (Standard Deviation) Unit of measure: Units on a scale |
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Number Analyzed | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 60 participants | |
9.2 (4.4) | 8.5 (4.4) | 2.6 (2.1) | 1.6 (2.5) | 5.47 (3.35) | ||
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Measure Description: This 19-item yes/no scale measures trait impulsivity. Scores range from 0-19. The normative mean in the general population is 9. The mean score in large samples of people with pathological gambling is also 9.
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Alcohol Dependence Scale
[1] Mean (Full Range) Unit of measure: Units on a scale |
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Number Analyzed | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 60 participants | |
1.1
(0 to 4)
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1.6
(0 to 11)
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0.6
(0 to 3)
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0.3
(0 to 4)
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0.9
(0 to 11)
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Measure Description: This 25-item scale assesses severity of the Alcohol Dependence syndrome. Total scores range from 0-51. A score of 13 corresponds to the 1st quartile and scores from 0-13 are said to indicate low dependence. A score of 9 or more has been associated with alcohol "abuse."
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Timeline Followback
[1] Mean (Full Range) Unit of measure: Number of alcoholic drinks per week |
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Number Analyzed | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 15 participants | 60 participants | |
2.3
(0 to 8)
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1.5
(0 to 3)
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1.5
(0 to 6)
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1.8
(0 to 5.5)
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1.7
(0 to 8)
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[1]
Measure Description: number of alcoholic drinks per week
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Name/Title: | Dr. Daniela Lobo, Qualified Investigator for Study, Clinician-Scientist |
Organization: | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
Phone: | 416-535-8501 ext 36568 |
EMail: | Daniela.Lobo@camh.ca |
Responsible Party: | Daniela Lobo, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02203786 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
232-2009 |
First Submitted: | July 23, 2014 |
First Posted: | July 30, 2014 |
Results First Submitted: | January 20, 2016 |
Results First Posted: | April 25, 2016 |
Last Update Posted: | April 25, 2016 |