Effects of Naltrexone on Nicotine Reinforcement

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Despite preclinical evidence supporting the role of the endogenous opioid system in the reinforcing effects of nicotine, the efficacy of the opioid antagonist naltrexone (NTX) as a tobacco dependence treatment remains unresolved. Research is needed to identify those smokers for whom NTX will have the strongest beneficial effects on smoking behavior.

The research bridges existing knowledge of genetic, pharmacologic, and behavioral responses to nicotine, and translates this knowledge to treatment for tobacco dependence. The immediate goal was to test whether genetic variation in the mu-opioid receptor gene predicts the effects of naltrexone (NTX) on nicotine reinforcement.

Clinical Trial Description

The study was a within-subject double-blind study of the effects of naltrexone versus placebo on the reinforcing value of nicotine, using a validated cigarette choice paradigm. A key question was whether smokers differ in their responses based on the mu opioid receptor gene (OPRM1) Asn40Asp (A118G) variant.

Following informed consent, 64 smokers were enrolled in the study. Of these, 60 completed two 4-day study phases interspersed with a 5-7 day washout phase. Baseline statistics are provided for the 64 smokers who enrolled.

Each 4-day study phase included a 3-day drug run-up and monitoring phase, then on the 4th day participants came to our Biobehavioral Lab (BBL) where they took their final 50mg of study medication and completed a cigarette choice paradigm. Following a washout phase, the 4-day sequence will be repeated with the alternative study medication. The order of study medication was randomized and counterbalanced between subjects. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Tobacco Dependence

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00270231
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Pennsylvania
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	March 2004
Completion date	October 2005

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