Orexin Receptor Antagonism and Sleep in Stimulant Use Disorder

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Stimulant Use Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Other
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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of suvorexant (SUVO), on sleep, stress, and drug craving during early abstinence from stimulants and to determine the effects of treatment (SUVO vs. treatment as usual (TAU)) on post-treatment (Days 13-30) residential program length of stay (LOS) and completion rate.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5)criteria for primary stimulant use disorder (either cocaine or methamphetamine) * Be fluent in English and able to understand the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Have an opioid use disorder of any severity *…
Contacts

Heather Webber, PhD

713-486-2723

Heather.E.Webber@uth.tmc.edu

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Jessica Vincent

713-486-2645

Jessica.N.Vincent@uth.tmc.edu

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