Trial Outcomes & Findings for Suvorexant and Cocaine (NCT NCT03937986)

NCT ID: NCT03937986

Last Updated: 2023-02-09

Results Overview

Number of Times Subjects Choose Cocaine (Maximum of 10 Choices) Over Money

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 times over approximately 1 month inpatient admission.

Results posted on

2023-02-09

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Subjects Included in Analysis
This study used a within subjects design (i.e., all subjects were to receive all oral suvorexant maintenance conditions \[0, 5, 10 and 20 mg\] and intravenous cocaine doses \[0, 10 and 30 mg/70 kg\]). Seven subjects completed the full study. An eighth was enrolled but discharged at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from completed sessions for that subject are included here.
Overall Study
STARTED
8
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Subjects Included in Analysis
This study used a within subjects design (i.e., all subjects were to receive all oral suvorexant maintenance conditions \[0, 5, 10 and 20 mg\] and intravenous cocaine doses \[0, 10 and 30 mg/70 kg\]). Seven subjects completed the full study. An eighth was enrolled but discharged at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from completed sessions for that subject are included here.
Overall Study
COVID-19 Pandemic
1

Baseline Characteristics

Suvorexant and Cocaine

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Subjects Included in Analysis
n=8 Participants
This study used a within subjects design (i.e., all subjects were to receive all oral suvorexant maintenance conditions \[0, 5, 10 and 20 mg\] and intravenous cocaine doses \[0, 10 and 30 mg/70 kg\]). Seven subjects completed the full study. An eighth was enrolled but discharged at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from completed sessions for that subject are included here.
Age, Continuous
44.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.1 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
8 participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 times over approximately 1 month inpatient admission.

Number of Times Subjects Choose Cocaine (Maximum of 10 Choices) Over Money

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Dose Condition 1
n=8 Participants
0 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 0 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 2
n=8 Participants
10 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 0 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 3
n=8 Participants
30 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 0 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 4
n=7 Participants
0 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 5 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 5
n=7 Participants
10 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 5 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 6
n=7 Participants
30 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 5 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 7
n=8 Participants
0 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 10 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 8
n=8 Participants
10 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 10 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 9
n=7 Participants
30 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 10 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 10
n=7 Participants
0 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 20 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 11
n=7 Participants
10 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 20 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Dose Condition 12
n=7 Participants
30 mg/70 kg IV Cocaine and 20 mg/day Oral Suvorexant
Reinforcing Effects of Cocaine
1.3 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 3.5
5.0 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 5.3
8.3 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 3.
0 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 0
3.7 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 8.4
8.4 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 2.7
1.3 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 3.5
8.1 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 3.7
9.3 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 1.9
0.4 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 1.1
6.6 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 4.7
8.7 Number of Cocaine Choices
Standard Error 1.9

Adverse Events

Subjects Included in Analysis

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Subjects Included in Analysis
n=8 participants at risk
This study used a within subjects design (i.e., all subjects were to receive all oral suvorexant maintenance conditions \[0, 5, 10 and 20 mg\] and intravenous cocaine doses \[0, 10 and 30 mg/70 kg\]). Seven subjects completed the full study. An eighth was enrolled but discharged at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from completed sessions for that subject are included here.
Cardiac disorders
Elevated Heart Rate
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Cardiac disorders
Elevated Blood Pressure
25.0%
2/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Ecchymosis
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bruising
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Burning Sensation
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
IV Needle Infiltration
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Shoulder Pain
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hand Swelling
25.0%
2/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Arm Soreness
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Saline Taste from IV Flush
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Nervous system disorders
Increased Dream Activity
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.
Nervous system disorders
Increased Sleep
12.5%
1/8 • 32 months
Definitions for adverse events/serious adverse events follow clinicaltrials.gov guidelines.

Additional Information

William W. Stoops

University of Kentucky

Phone: 859-257-5388

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place