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Clinical Trial of High Dose Lisdexamfetamine and Contingency Management in MA Users

Primary Purpose

Methamphetamine Abuse, Methamphetamine-dependence, Addiction, Substance

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Treatment as Usual plus Placebo
Treatment as Usual plus Placebo plus Contingency Management
Treatment as Usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01)
Treatment as Usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) plus Contingency Management
Sponsored by
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Methamphetamine Abuse focused on measuring Contingency Management, Treatment as Usual

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 55 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Participant must meet all the following criteria: Between 18 and 55 years of age; Diagnosed with a moderate to severe methamphetamine (MA) use disorder as defined by the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) criteria; Active MA use at screening measured via self-reported MA use ≥14 days in the past 28 days AND verified by urine drug metabolite testing; Interested in reducing/stopping MA use; If female: Be of non-childbearing potential, defined as (i) postmenopausal (12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea and ≥ 45 years of age); or (ii) documented surgically sterilized (i.e., tubal ligation, hysterectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy); or Be of childbearing potential, have a negative pregnancy test at screening, and agree to use an acceptable method of birth control throughout the study; Willing to be randomized to one of the 4 study arms and followed for the duration of the trial; Able to provide informed consent; Willing to comply with study procedures; Able to communicate in English or French. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Symptomatic or advanced cardiovascular disease (e.g., advanced arteriosclerosis), moderate hypertension; current hyperthyroidism confirmed via blood test; known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines or glaucoma or any disabling, severe, OR unstable medical condition that, in the opinion of the study physician, precludes safe participation or the ability to provide fully informed consent; 2. Any severe or unstable co-morbid substance use disorder that, in the opinion of the study physician, precludes safe participation in the study; 3. Participants with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) who have been on Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) for < 12 weeks, and not yet at stabilization dose, or at stabilization dose < 4 weeks; 4. Current or history of any serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, pre-existing psychosis, schizophrenia) that, in the opinion of the study physician, precludes safe participation in the study; 5. History of a severe adverse event, hypersensitivity or known allergic reaction to LDX or other amphetamine drugs OR hypersensitivity to the sympathomimetic amines; 6. Pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study period; 7. Planned extended absence during study period (e.g., pending legal action, surgery, incarceration, inpatient residential program) in the opinion of the study physician that might prevent completion of the study; 8. Use of an investigational drug for stimulant use disorder during the 30 days prior to screening, confirmed via self-report OR pharmacy records; 9. Currently receiving contingency management for the treatment of stimulant use disorder in the 4 weeks prior to screening, confirmed via self-report OR site records; 10. Use of prescribed amphetamine-type medication OR medication for the treatment of stimulant use disorder (e.g., methylphenidate, modafinil, bupropion) in the 4 weeks prior to screening; 11. Current or anticipated need for treatment with any medication that may interact with LDX (e.g., proton pump inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors [MAOIs]) used currently or within the past 14 days AND that would preclude study participant at the discretion of the study physician

Sites / Locations

  • Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic, St. Paul's Hospital
  • River Stone Recovery Centre
  • Center for Addiction and Mental Health
  • University of Montreal Hospital Research Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Placebo Comparator

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Treatment as Usual plus Placebo

Treatment as Usual plus Placebo plus Contingency Management

Treatment as Usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01)

Treatment as Usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) plus Contingency Management

Arm Description

Participants will receive treatment as usual at the clinic as well as once daily lisdexamfetamine matched Placebo orally for 15 weeks.

Participants will receive treatment as usual at the clinic, once daily lisdexamfetamine matched placebo medication orally for 15 weeks, as well as engagement-focused contingency management.

Participants will receive treatment as usual at the clinic as well as once daily over-encapsulated lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) orally for 15 weeks.

Participants will receive treatment as usual at the clinic, once daily over-encapsulated lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) orally for 15 weeks, as well as engagement-focused contingency management.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Total number of days of methamphetamine use during maintenance phase
The primary outcome measure is the total number of days of MA use during the 12-week maintenance treatment period of the trial, assessed via self-report using the Timeline Followback (TLFB) Questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Medication Adherence
Medication adherence will be measured by the number of days the medication is taken as prescribed. The medication is provided to the patient in Blister Packaging, with an electronic data monitoring system affixed. The date and time each dose is taken by participant will be recorded by the electronic blister pack database. This data will be extracted from an Electronic Blister Packaging Database, and pharmacy abstraction. Retention on study medication/placebo will be defined as the proportion of participants (LDX-01 or placebo) at D1 of Week 15, having an active prescription for the treatment, confirmation via self-report by the participant of ingestion of medication/placebo and monitoring of the electronic blister pack.
Safety Events
Safety in the trial will be evaluated by monitoring adverse events and serious adverse events over the entire course of the study; (i.e., baseline (Day 1), Day 3, and Day 5 of Week 1, and Day 1 of Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 20 (end of follow-up). Adverse events and serious adverse events will be defined and documented according to the adverse reporting procedures.Information regarding safety events will be collected via self-report, report from others, or chart abstraction, or all of the above.
Changes in Quality of Life
Quality of life will be measured using the WHO Quality of Life-BREF40 which is person-centred generic patient-reported quality of life measure, being validated to document and follow changes in quality of life in different physical and psychiatric disorders. It specifically looks at 4 domains related to quality of life: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Quality of Life Assessment will yield data on the number of participants that report more positive quality of life in the domains of physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment.
Methamphetamine and other Substance Use - self report
Methamphetamine and other substance use will be measured every two weeks by self report using the time line follow back (TLFB). The TLFB collects self-reported substance use amount, frequency, and duration retrospectively over the past 14 days. The TLFB has shown very good reported psychometric properties in adults using substances.
Methamphetamine and other Substance Use - urine drug screen
Urine samples for drug screens will be collected at screening, baseline, and every 2 weeks for the 12- week Maintenance Phase, as well during the taper and follow-up phases. All urine specimens will be collected and analysed using Health Canada approved, Rapid Response Multi-Drug One Step Screen Test Panel, and will follow all manufacturer's recommended procedures to test for the presence of the following drugs or their respective metabolites: amphetamine, methamphetamine, morphine, fentanyl, benzodiazepines, cocaine, THC, methadone, buprenorphine, methylphenidate, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, oxycodone, heroin, Hydromorphone. A further validity check will be performed using a commercially available adulterant test strip.
Indigenous wellness perspective
The Wellness Registry Tool - 10 (WRT-10) aims to capture the voice of Indigenous participants with respect to their own wellness, in a culturally relevant way, with the broader goal to improve mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. This tool has 3 sections: 1) aspects of balance: physical, mental emotional and spiritual health and well-being, 2) Social connectedness, and 3) participation in cultural practices. Section 1 & 2 are rated on a 5-point Likert scale and captures how participants rate their overall (holistic) wellbeing, as well as each individual component of their wellbeing. Section 3 captures participant engagement with cultural activities, services, supports, and healing traditions.
Treatment Satisfaction
Treatment satisfaction will be assessed using the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8) and has shown good psychometric properties (Matsubara et al., 2013). The CSQ-8 collects information on the participant's satisfaction as it relates to the assigned medication and the clinical care received at the site.

Full Information

First Posted
April 6, 2023
Last Updated
October 18, 2023
Sponsor
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Collaborators
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05854667
Brief Title
Clinical Trial of High Dose Lisdexamfetamine and Contingency Management in MA Users
Official Title
Addition of High Dose Stimulant and Engagement-focused Contingency Management (CM), Alone and in Combination, to Treatment as Usual (TAU) for the Management of Methamphetamine (MA) Use Disorder (ASCME): a Canadian Multi-centre, RCT
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
December 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
November 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
November 2025 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Collaborators
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if administering a high dose stimulant with Contingency Management reduces days of use in adults who use methamphetamine better than the usual treatment provided by the clinic. The main questions the trial aims to answer are: Is a high dose stimulant better than a placebo and usual treatment at helping reduce the number of days they use methamphetamine? Is a high dose stimulant with contingency management better than placebo and usual treatment at helping people reduce the number of days they use methamphetamine? Participants will be placed randomly into one of four groups: Usual treatment and placebo Usual treatment, placebo and contingency management Usual treatment and high dose stimulant Usual treatment, high dose stimulant and contingency management Participation includes the following: Participants will receive medication or placebo weekly for 15 weeks. Participants will attend the clinic for weekly treatment Participants will attend the clinic once every 2 weeks for study visits. Each visit will take about an hour to complete. At these visits, participants will be asked to provide a urine sample and complete questionnaires.
Detailed Description
The ASCME trial is a multi-centre, randomized double blind (lisdexamfetamine-01 component), open label (Contingency Management component), dose-ascending, placebo controlled trial. Participants will be enrolled in one of the 4 treatment arms: Arm 1: treatment as usual plus placebo Arm 2: treatment as usual plus placebo and contingency management Arm 3: treatment as usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) Arm 4: treatment as usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) and contingency management The trial will enroll 440 participants, and will be conducted in 5-7 treatment centres across Canada. Participants will be enrolled in the trial for 20 weeks altogether.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Methamphetamine Abuse, Methamphetamine-dependence, Addiction, Substance, Addiction
Keywords
Contingency Management, Treatment as Usual

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Participants will be randomized to one of four arms: Treatment as Usual with Placebo Treatment as Usual with Placebo and Contingency Management Treatment as Usual with Lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) Treatment as usual with Lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) and Contingency Management
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Masking Description
All participants will receive identical capsules (i.e., smell, taste, and colour), reducing bias by blinding participants, providers, and research staff to the study drug. To maintain the blinding of the study medication, dose adjustments will be known by Qualified Investigators and the Pharmacy team according to the Induction Phase schedule and at the Investigator's discretion, without unblinding the study medication (i.e., LDX-01 versus placebo) except for some limited safety related reasons. Access to the randomization code will be strictly controlled by the Data Management Centre. Each participant's assignment will be kept so that an individual code may be broken without unblinding the randomization allocation of other participants.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
440 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Treatment as Usual plus Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will receive treatment as usual at the clinic as well as once daily lisdexamfetamine matched Placebo orally for 15 weeks.
Arm Title
Treatment as Usual plus Placebo plus Contingency Management
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will receive treatment as usual at the clinic, once daily lisdexamfetamine matched placebo medication orally for 15 weeks, as well as engagement-focused contingency management.
Arm Title
Treatment as Usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01)
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will receive treatment as usual at the clinic as well as once daily over-encapsulated lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) orally for 15 weeks.
Arm Title
Treatment as Usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) plus Contingency Management
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Participants will receive treatment as usual at the clinic, once daily over-encapsulated lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) orally for 15 weeks, as well as engagement-focused contingency management.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Treatment as Usual plus Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
Contingency Management
Intervention Description
Participants receive once daily Lisdexamfetamine matched placebo for 15 weeks, as well as treatment as usual at clinical site.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Treatment as Usual plus Placebo plus Contingency Management
Intervention Description
Participants receive once daily Lisdexamfetamine matched placebo for 15 weeks, as well as treatment as usual at clinical site, and engagement-focused contingency management for 12 weeks, week 2-13.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Treatment as Usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01)
Intervention Description
Participants receive once daily Lisdexamfetamine for 15 weeks, as well as treatment as usual at clinical site. Medication is provided in 3 phases: Week 1 (Induction Phase): 100 mg (Day 1 and 2), 150 mg (Day 3 and 4), 200 mg (Day 5, 6 and 7) Weeks 2-13 (Maintenance Phase): 250 mg per day (or the maximum tolerated for each individual) and then will continue on the same daily dose Weeks 14-15 (Taper Phase): 150 mg (Week 14) and 50 mg (Week 15).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Treatment as Usual plus lisdexamfetamine (LDX-01) plus Contingency Management
Other Intervention Name(s)
Contingency Management
Intervention Description
Participants receive once daily Lisdexamfetamine for 15 weeks, as well as treatment as usual at clinical site. Medication is provided in 3 phases: Week 1 (Induction Phase): 100 mg (Day 1 and 2), 150 mg (Day 3 and 4), 200 mg (Day 5, 6 and 7) Weeks 2-13 (Maintenance Phase): 250 mg per day (or the maximum tolerated for each individual) and then will continue on the same daily dose Weeks 14-15 (Taper Phase): 150 mg (Week 14) and 50 mg (Week 15). Engagement-focused contingency management will be provided for 12 weeks, Week 2-13.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Total number of days of methamphetamine use during maintenance phase
Description
The primary outcome measure is the total number of days of MA use during the 12-week maintenance treatment period of the trial, assessed via self-report using the Timeline Followback (TLFB) Questionnaire.
Time Frame
12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Medication Adherence
Description
Medication adherence will be measured by the number of days the medication is taken as prescribed. The medication is provided to the patient in Blister Packaging, with an electronic data monitoring system affixed. The date and time each dose is taken by participant will be recorded by the electronic blister pack database. This data will be extracted from an Electronic Blister Packaging Database, and pharmacy abstraction. Retention on study medication/placebo will be defined as the proportion of participants (LDX-01 or placebo) at D1 of Week 15, having an active prescription for the treatment, confirmation via self-report by the participant of ingestion of medication/placebo and monitoring of the electronic blister pack.
Time Frame
15 weeks
Title
Safety Events
Description
Safety in the trial will be evaluated by monitoring adverse events and serious adverse events over the entire course of the study; (i.e., baseline (Day 1), Day 3, and Day 5 of Week 1, and Day 1 of Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 20 (end of follow-up). Adverse events and serious adverse events will be defined and documented according to the adverse reporting procedures.Information regarding safety events will be collected via self-report, report from others, or chart abstraction, or all of the above.
Time Frame
20 weeks
Title
Changes in Quality of Life
Description
Quality of life will be measured using the WHO Quality of Life-BREF40 which is person-centred generic patient-reported quality of life measure, being validated to document and follow changes in quality of life in different physical and psychiatric disorders. It specifically looks at 4 domains related to quality of life: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Quality of Life Assessment will yield data on the number of participants that report more positive quality of life in the domains of physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment.
Time Frame
Will be administered at Baseline, Week 8, 14 and 20.
Title
Methamphetamine and other Substance Use - self report
Description
Methamphetamine and other substance use will be measured every two weeks by self report using the time line follow back (TLFB). The TLFB collects self-reported substance use amount, frequency, and duration retrospectively over the past 14 days. The TLFB has shown very good reported psychometric properties in adults using substances.
Time Frame
15 weeks
Title
Methamphetamine and other Substance Use - urine drug screen
Description
Urine samples for drug screens will be collected at screening, baseline, and every 2 weeks for the 12- week Maintenance Phase, as well during the taper and follow-up phases. All urine specimens will be collected and analysed using Health Canada approved, Rapid Response Multi-Drug One Step Screen Test Panel, and will follow all manufacturer's recommended procedures to test for the presence of the following drugs or their respective metabolites: amphetamine, methamphetamine, morphine, fentanyl, benzodiazepines, cocaine, THC, methadone, buprenorphine, methylphenidate, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, oxycodone, heroin, Hydromorphone. A further validity check will be performed using a commercially available adulterant test strip.
Time Frame
15 weeks
Title
Indigenous wellness perspective
Description
The Wellness Registry Tool - 10 (WRT-10) aims to capture the voice of Indigenous participants with respect to their own wellness, in a culturally relevant way, with the broader goal to improve mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. This tool has 3 sections: 1) aspects of balance: physical, mental emotional and spiritual health and well-being, 2) Social connectedness, and 3) participation in cultural practices. Section 1 & 2 are rated on a 5-point Likert scale and captures how participants rate their overall (holistic) wellbeing, as well as each individual component of their wellbeing. Section 3 captures participant engagement with cultural activities, services, supports, and healing traditions.
Time Frame
Administered at Baseline, week 8, 14 and 20
Title
Treatment Satisfaction
Description
Treatment satisfaction will be assessed using the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8) and has shown good psychometric properties (Matsubara et al., 2013). The CSQ-8 collects information on the participant's satisfaction as it relates to the assigned medication and the clinical care received at the site.
Time Frame
Week 14 only

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
55 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participant must meet all the following criteria: Between 18 and 55 years of age; Diagnosed with a moderate to severe methamphetamine (MA) use disorder as defined by the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) criteria; Active MA use at screening measured via self-reported MA use ≥14 days in the past 28 days AND verified by urine drug metabolite testing; Interested in reducing/stopping MA use; If female: Be of non-childbearing potential, defined as (i) postmenopausal (12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea and ≥ 45 years of age); or (ii) documented surgically sterilized (i.e., tubal ligation, hysterectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy); or Be of childbearing potential, have a negative pregnancy test at screening, and agree to use an acceptable method of birth control throughout the study; Willing to be randomized to one of the 4 study arms and followed for the duration of the trial; Able to provide informed consent; Willing to comply with study procedures; Able to communicate in English or French. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Symptomatic or advanced cardiovascular disease (e.g., advanced arteriosclerosis), moderate hypertension; current hyperthyroidism confirmed via blood test; known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines or glaucoma or any disabling, severe, OR unstable medical condition that, in the opinion of the study physician, precludes safe participation or the ability to provide fully informed consent; 2. Any severe or unstable co-morbid substance use disorder that, in the opinion of the study physician, precludes safe participation in the study; 3. Participants with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) who have been on Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) for < 12 weeks, and not yet at stabilization dose, or at stabilization dose < 4 weeks; 4. Current or history of any serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, pre-existing psychosis, schizophrenia) that, in the opinion of the study physician, precludes safe participation in the study; 5. History of a severe adverse event, hypersensitivity or known allergic reaction to LDX or other amphetamine drugs OR hypersensitivity to the sympathomimetic amines; 6. Pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study period; 7. Planned extended absence during study period (e.g., pending legal action, surgery, incarceration, inpatient residential program) in the opinion of the study physician that might prevent completion of the study; 8. Use of an investigational drug for stimulant use disorder during the 30 days prior to screening, confirmed via self-report OR pharmacy records; 9. Currently receiving contingency management for the treatment of stimulant use disorder in the 4 weeks prior to screening, confirmed via self-report OR site records; 10. Use of prescribed amphetamine-type medication OR medication for the treatment of stimulant use disorder (e.g., methylphenidate, modafinil, bupropion) in the 4 weeks prior to screening; 11. Current or anticipated need for treatment with any medication that may interact with LDX (e.g., proton pump inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors [MAOIs]) used currently or within the past 14 days AND that would preclude study participant at the discretion of the study physician
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Angela C Wallace
Phone
403-991-5753
Email
awallace@changemark.ca
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Pamela Lachance-Touchette
Phone
514-995-5338
Email
pamela.lachance-touchette.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Didier Jutras-Aswad
Organizational Affiliation
University of Montreal Hospital Research Center
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic, St. Paul's Hospital
City
Vancouver
State/Province
British Columbia
Country
Canada
Facility Name
River Stone Recovery Centre
City
Fredericton
State/Province
New Brunswick
ZIP/Postal Code
E3B 1E3
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Center for Addiction and Mental Health
City
Toronto
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
M6J 1HN
Country
Canada
Facility Name
University of Montreal Hospital Research Center
City
Montréal
State/Province
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
H2X 0A9
Country
Canada

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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