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Clinical Trial Summary

This is a clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of the medication gabapentin in treating persons with cannabis dependence.


Clinical Trial Description

This is a 12-week, double blind, placebo controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin in treating outpatients with cannabis dependence. After an initial phone screen, a comprehensive screening visit is scheduled to determine eligibility. Baseline assessments using measurement instruments are conducted on cannabis use, neuropsychological functioning, withdrawal, craving, pain, mood and sleep. Upon enrollment, counseling, medication dispensation and research assessments occur 1 time per week for 3 months and include assessments in withdrawal, craving, pain, mood and sleep. A final, follow-up visit occurs at the end of the 3 months. ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT00974376
Study type Interventional
Source The Scripps Research Institute
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date August 2009
Completion date May 2016

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