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Striatal Effective Connectivity to Predict Treatment Response in Cocaine Misuse
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating levodopa/carbidopa 400/100 BID for Cocaine Dependence. Completed, enrolled 131 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This project proposes to investigate the role of brain connectivity in the mechanism of treatment response to dopaminergic medications in cocaine dependence.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Levodopa dose escalation (1 week): Days 1-2, one 50/12.5 mg tablet BID; Days 3-4, one 100/25 mg tablet BID; Days 5-6, one 200/50 mg tablet BID; Day 7, one 400/100 mg tablet BID. Maintenance phase (7 weeks): One 400/100 mg Levodopa/Carbidopa tablet BID or placebo in conjunction with once weekly individual cognitive behavioral therapy plus contingency management for attendance.