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The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness dextroamphetamine to help methamphetamine users quit or cut down on their use. The study lasts for 9 weeks. Eligible participants will attend research visits twice per week, and will receive individual counseling sessions once per week for all 9 weeks. 50% of the participants will receive the active medication while the other 50% will receive the placebo (sugar pill). Neither the participant or the study team will know if the participant is receiving the placebo or active drug.


Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

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


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NCT number NCT00630682
Study type Interventional
Source California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date September 2006
Completion date August 2011

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