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Cold Water Immersion Modulates Reinforcing Effects of Nitrous Oxide - 2

Primary Purpose

Opioid-Related Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
0% N2O
40% N2O
Sponsored by
University of Chicago
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Opioid-Related Disorders focused on measuring nitrous oxide, choice, subjective effects, pain, analgesia, reinforcer, healthy volunteer

Eligibility Criteria

21 Years - 32 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

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Sites / Locations

  • University of Chicago, Anesthesia & Critical Care

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Lukewarm water

Ice cold water

Arm Description

Subjects will immerse forearm in lukewarm water while inhaling 0% and 40% N2O in 2 sampling trials, then choose between intervntions for one choice trial

Subjects will immerse forearm in ice cold water while inhaling 0% and 40% N2O in 2 sampling trials, then choose between intervntions for one choice trial

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Subject's choice of intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
September 20, 1999
Last Updated
May 26, 2015
Sponsor
University of Chicago
Collaborators
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00000250
Brief Title
Cold Water Immersion Modulates Reinforcing Effects of Nitrous Oxide - 2
Official Title
Cold Water Immersion Modulates Reinforcing Effects of Nitrous Oxide
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 1993 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 1995 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 1995 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Chicago
Collaborators
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct experiments to examine subjective and reinforcing effects of nitrous oxide. Mood altering and psychomotor effects will be tested on non-drug abusers and preference procedures will be used to assess reinforcing effects. To evaluate: cold water immersion modulates the reinforcing effects of nitrous oxide in healthy volunteers.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Opioid-Related Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders
Keywords
nitrous oxide, choice, subjective effects, pain, analgesia, reinforcer, healthy volunteer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
12 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Lukewarm water
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Subjects will immerse forearm in lukewarm water while inhaling 0% and 40% N2O in 2 sampling trials, then choose between intervntions for one choice trial
Arm Title
Ice cold water
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Subjects will immerse forearm in ice cold water while inhaling 0% and 40% N2O in 2 sampling trials, then choose between intervntions for one choice trial
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
0% N2O
Intervention Description
Subjects will inhale 100% oxygen with no N2O for 25 min then immerse forearm in warm water and cold water
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
40% N2O
Intervention Description
Subjects will inhale 40% N2O then immerse forearm in warm water and cold water
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Subject's choice of intervention
Time Frame
After sampling trials

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
21 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
32 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
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Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
James Zacny, Ph.D.
Organizational Affiliation
University of Chicago
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Chicago, Anesthesia & Critical Care
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60637
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
Citation
Experimentall Clinical Psycopharmacoly 1995, 3(2):148-155
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