Overview

Effectiveness of N-acetylcysteine in Treating Cocaine Dependent Individuals - 1

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Recent findings have suggested that N-acetylcysteine (NAC) substantially reduces cocaine drug-seeking behavior in formerly cocaine dependent rats. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and cue reactivity effects of NAC in cocaine dependent individuals and non-dependent healthy controls.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Treatments:
Acetylcysteine
Cocaine
N-monoacetylcystine