Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Cocaine Dependent Patients With Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - 5

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 1999-08-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is the use of Methylphenidate in the treatment of cocaine dependence and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comorbidity.

• Phase: Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
• Collaborator: Cincinnati MDRU
• Treatments: Cocaine; Methylphenidate

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Cocaine-dependent. Meets the DSM-IV criteria for ADHD. Actively using cocaine within the past 30 days of screening.

Exclusion Criteria:

Symptoms of AIDS. Significant medical disorder. DSM-IV criteria for any substance other than cocaine, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, caffeine. Requires detoxification from ETOH or benzos. History of seizures.