Overview

Acute Effects of Cortisol on Heroin Craving in Opioid Dependence (Ghost-Basel)

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To investigate the effects of cortisol on heroin craving and stress reaction in heroin addicted subjects Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over, single administration of study medication Study hypothesis:Cortisol has an inhibiting effect on heroin craving and stress reactivity in opioid dependent subjects.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Prof. Dominique de Quervain, MD
Treatments:
Cortisol succinate
Heroin
Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate
Hydrocortisone acetate
Mannitol