University of Virginia Health System

Topiramate for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependence is a 14 week clinical trial designed to test the efficacy of topiramate in treating methamphetamine dependence. Patients who participate in this clinical trial will be asked to come to UVA CARE's outpatient clinic 3 times each week. The first weekly visit will last 2 - 3 hours and the remaining 2 visits will last about 15 minutes each.

At these visits patients will receive the study medication ( or placebo), a physical examination, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Additionally, patient's will receive monetary compensation for their participation. This compensation is about $10 per completed visit with extra incentives offered for perfect attendance.

The initial screening for this study is done over the telephone and takes 10-15 minutes. If there is nothing found from the telephone pre-screen that would make someone ineligible to participate, they would then come into the clinic for a more thorough in clinic screen which last 6 - 7 hours.

To complete a telephone pre-screening call:

(434)243-0549