[C-11]NPA PET-amphetamine in Cocaine Use Disorders
This study is looking at how the brain's dopamine system works in people with cocaine use disorder. Researchers will use a special imaging scan called a PET scan with a tracer called [C-11]NPA. You would have a baseline PET scan, then take an oral dose of d-amphetamine (a stimulant), and then have a second PET scan. The study aims to see how d-amphetamine affects dopamine release in the brain, specifically in an area called the striatum. This information could help us understand why people relapse and potentially lead to new treatments. The study is currently recruiting 30 participants who are 18 to 55 years old and have cocaine use disorder, but no other major psychiatric or addiction issues.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study planning to enroll 30 participants. It involves specific interventions and measurements.
- What's involved
- You would undergo two PET scans, one at baseline and another 2.5 to 3 hours after taking d-amphetamine.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The primary endpoint measurements are taken at baseline and 2.5 to 3 hours post-amphetamine.
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[C-11]NPA PET-amphetamine in Cocaine Use Disorders
At a glance
Conditions
NCT05011760
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
University of PIttsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniastudy coordinator listed
Recruiting
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Study leadership
- Rajesh Narendran · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Pittsburgh
Who to contact
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What this trial measures
- DELTA binding potential relative to non displaceable uptake (BPND)Baseline, and 2.5 to 3 hours post-amphetamine
DELTA BPND is the change in BPND from the baseline PET scan to post-amphetamine PET scan that will be acquired 2.5 to 3 hours after d-amphetamine administration (0.5 mg/Kg, oral)