Tolcapone Treatment of Pathological Gambling

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tolcapone in pathological gambling.

Clinical Trial Description

The proposed study will consist of 8 weeks of treatment with tolcapone in 10 subjects with pathological gambling. The hypothesis to be tested is that tolcapone will be effective in reducing the urges to gamble in patients with pathological gambling. The proposed study will provide needed data on the treatment of a disabling disorder that currently lacks a clearly effective treatment. ;

Study Design

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00927563
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Chicago
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	June 2009
Completion date	July 2012

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