Investigation of Mifepristone (RU486) on Stress Sensitivity and Relapse Prevention in Cocaine Dependent...
Cocaine DependenceThis research will evaluate the impact of blocking central and peripheral glucocorticoid receptors on stress sensitivity and the risk of relapse to cocaine use in treatment-seeking cocaine-dependent individuals. Mifepristone (RU-486) will be the glucocorticoid antagonist used.
Imaging the Neurobiology of a Behavioral Treatment for Cocaine Dependence
Cocaine DependenceThe purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with the greatest loss of dopamine transmission due to cocaine dependence at pre-treatment PET and MRI scans will be those who fail to respond to substance abuse treatment. This study will also determine whether patients who do respond to treatment will experience a recovery of dopamine function. This study includes free brain imaging and behavioral intervention. Compensation provided for the brain scans.
Combined Buprenorphine and Behavioral Treatment With and Without Contingent Reinforcement on Opioid...
Cocaine-Related DisordersOpioid-Related DisordersThe purpose of this study is to test combined buprenorphine and behavioral treatment with and without contingent reinforcement on opioid and cocaine abstinence.
Pharmacotherapy for Schizophrenic Drug Users - 6
Cocaine-Related DisordersSubstance-Related Disorders1 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate maintenance neuroleptics for Schizophrenic patients who are cocaine abusers.
Dextroamphetamine-Cocaine Behavioral Intervention - 5
Cocaine-Related DisordersThe purpose of this study is to examine dextroamphetamine-cocaine behavioral intervention in cocaine dependent patients.
Carbamazepine Treatment for Cocaine Dependence - 5
Cocaine-Related DisordersThe purpose of this study is to assess carbamazepine as a pharmacotherapy for cocaine dependence.
Pharmacological Modulation of Cocaine Effects - 1
Cocaine-Related DisordersThe purpose of this study is to conduct human laboratory studies of possible cocaine interactions with various potential treatment medications.
The Effect of Self-Forgiveness on Self-Stigma in Addiction.
Substance Use DisordersOpiate Dependence14 moreThis study has an experimental design and will examine the difference in pre-test and post-test data on the Self-Forgiveness Dual Process Scale (SFDPS) (Griffin, Worthington, Davis, Hook, & Maguen, 2018) and the Substance Abuse Self-Stigma Scale (SASSS) (Luoma et al., 2013). Data will be collected from two groups of participants receiving counseling at the short-term rehabilitation facility located at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's (UPMC). Individuals who agree to participate in the study will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group (EG) or the control group (CG). Data collected will include pre-test SFDPS and SASSS scores for the EG and the CG (collected within 24-hours of admission), and post-test SFDPS and SASSS scores for the EG and CG (collected after 14 days). ANCOVA will be used to analyze the pre-test and post-test data recorded from participants' scores.
Carvedilol for Psychostimulant Dependence
Cocaine DependenceCocaine WithdrawalThis study examines whether carvedilol prolongs abstinence in recently abstinent cocaine dependent participants.
Evaluation of Atomoxetine for Cocaine Dependence: A Pilot Trial
Substance AbuseThis placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized pilot clinical trial will evaluate atomoxetine (Strattera®) for the treatment of cocaine dependence. Cocaine-dependent individuals, who are healthy and are seeking treatment for their substance abuse, will be randomized to receive either atomoxetine (n=25) or a matched-placebo (n=25) during a trial lasting 12 weeks; there will be a double-blind, ascending dose lead-in order to achieve maintenance on the assigned active dose safely. Contingency management procedures will be used to reinforce attendance and compliance with study procedures. Primary outcome measures will include urinalysis data assessing cocaine use.