Influence of Bupropion on the Effects of MDMA

MDMA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determinate the effect of a pre-treatment with bupropion, a dopamine and norepinephrine transporter inhibitor, on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "Ecstasy"). The study will provide further understanding of the dopaminergic regulation of mood.

Intervention / Treatment

  • Drug: MDMA
  • Drug: Bupropion
  • Drug: Placebo

Condition or Disease

  • Healthy
  • Substance-Related Disorders

Phase

Study Design

Study type: Interventional
Status: Completed
Study results: No Results Available
Age: 18 Years to 45 Years   (Adult)
Enrollment: 16 ()
Funded by: Other

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Clinical Trial Dates

Start date: Jan 01, 2013
Primary Completion: May 01, 2013
Completion Date: Sep 01, 2013
Study First Posted: Jan 18, 2013
Results First Posted: Aug 30, 2020
Last Updated: Jan 21, 2016

Sponsors / Collaborators

Lead Sponsor: N/A
Responsible Party: N/A

Location

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "ecstasy") is widely used by young people for its euphoric effects. MDMA releases serotonin (5-HT), dopamine (DA), and norepinephrine (NE). 5-HT release mainly contributes to the subjective effects of MDMA whereas NE release is involved in the cardiovascular and psychostimulant effects of MDMA. DA mediates the reinforcing addiction-related effects of drugs of abuse but it is unclear whether DA contributes to the acute effects of MDMA in humans. To determine the role of DA transporter-mediated DA release in the acute response to MDMA in humans the investigators test the effects of the DA transporter inhibitor bupropion on the physiological and subjective effects of MDMA. The investigators use a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over design with four experimental sessions. Bupropion or placebo will be administered before MDMA or placebo to 16 healthy volunteers. Subjective and cardiovascular responses will be repeatedly assessed throughout the experiments and plasma samples are collected for pharmacokinetics. The primary hypothesis is that bupropion reduces the MDMA-induced increase in positive mood.

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 45

More Details

NCT Number: NCT01771874
Other IDs: EK 190/12
Study URL: https://ClinicalTrials.gov/show/NCT01771874
Last updated: Jun 17, 2022