Effectiveness of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) in Treating Cocaine Dependent Individuals - 1
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Currently, no effective drug treatment exists for cocaine dependence. Glutamate levels are
disrupted with long-term cocaine use. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a drug that is metabolized
by the body to form cysteine, an active compound that normalizes glutamate levels. The
purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of NAC in treating cocaine
dependent individuals.