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Effects of N-acetylcysteine on Brain Chemistry and Behavior in Cocaine Abusers (NAC)

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01392092

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Official title

Effects of N-acetylcysteine on Brain Chemistry and Behavior in Cocaine Abusers

Brief summary

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N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a medication that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved for several medical uses, such as dissolving mucus in patients with breathing problems, treating overdose from acetaminophen (Tylenol), and protecting the kidneys from toxic substances. Some recent studies suggest that NAC could be useful in the treatment of other disorders including addictions. One purpose of this study is to determine whether NAC alters the level of brain glutamate (a chemical that excites brain cells). The other main purpose is to determine whether NAC affects how much cocaine people use.

Study identification

NCT ID
NCT01392092
Recruitment status
Completed
Study type
Observational
Phase
Not listed
Lead sponsor
Wayne State University
Other
Enrollment
16 participants

Conditions and interventions

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range
18 Years to 55 Years
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted

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Study timeline

Start date
Jun 30, 2011
Primary completion
May 31, 2017
Completion
May 31, 2017
Last update posted
Apr 4, 2018

2011 – 2017

United States locations

U.S. sites
1
U.S. states
1
U.S. cities
1
Facility City State ZIP Site status
Wayne State University Detroit Michigan 48201

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