The Effects of GABA Enhancing Medications on Individuals Addicted to Cocaine - 3
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2006-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a type of neurotransmitter, which is a chemical that
transmits information within and from the brain to all parts of the body. By lowering the
level of another neurotransmitter called dopamine, GABA may have the ability to diminish
cocaine cravings in addicts. The purpose of this study is to gather information on the
interaction between cocaine and selected GABA enhancing medications in individuals addicted
to cocaine. This may lead to future clinical studies using GABA medications to treat cocaine
addiction.