2018
Efficacy and safety of a fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor (PF-04457845) in the treatment of cannabis withdrawal and dependence in men: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, phase 2a single-site randomised controlled trial
D'Souza DC, Cortes-Briones J, Creatura G, Bluez G, Thurnauer H, Deaso E, Bielen K, Surti T, Radhakrishnan R, Gupta A, Gupta S, Cahill J, Sherif MA, Makriyannis A, Morgan PT, Ranganathan M, Skosnik PD. Efficacy and safety of a fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor (PF-04457845) in the treatment of cannabis withdrawal and dependence in men: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, phase 2a single-site randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Psychiatry 2018, 6: 35-45. PMID: 30528676, DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(18)30427-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAmidohydrolasesCannabisDouble-Blind MethodHumansMaleMarijuana AbuseMarijuana SmokingMiddle AgedPyridazinesSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTreatment OutcomeUreaYoung AdultConceptsPF-04457845Cannabis withdrawal symptomsFatty acid amide hydrolaseCannabis withdrawalPlacebo groupAdverse eventsCannabis useWithdrawal symptomsFatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitorSerious adverse eventsPhase 2a trialWeeks of treatmentTreatment of cannabisCannabis use disorderSelf-reported cannabis useDSM-IV criteriaTreatment-related differencesTHC-COOH concentrationsAnandamide concentrationsTreat populationPrimary endpointPill countHospital admissionNovel FAAH inhibitorsSelf-reported cannabis
2014
Correlates of polysomnographic sleep changes in cocaine dependence: Self-administration and clinical outcomes
Angarita GA, Canavan SV, Forselius E, Bessette A, Morgan PT. Correlates of polysomnographic sleep changes in cocaine dependence: Self-administration and clinical outcomes. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2014, 143: 173-180. PMID: 25124303, PMCID: PMC4207081, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.07.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical outcomesWithdrawal symptomsNegative urineAmount of cocaineCocaine dependenceInpatient stayDays abstinentRapid eye movement (REM) sleepWeekly cognitive behavioral therapyCocaine self-administration studiesRandomized clinical trialsAbnormal sleep architectureEye movement sleepCocaine self-administration sessionsTotal sleep timeSlow-wave sleepChronic cocaine useSelf-administration sessionsSelf-administration studiesCognitive behavioral therapyRelevance of sleepPlacebo armSelf-reported useMovement sleepOutpatient treatment
2013
Abstinence-related changes in sleep during treatment for cocaine dependence
Angarita GA, Canavan SV, Forselius E, Bessette A, Pittman B, Morgan PT. Abstinence-related changes in sleep during treatment for cocaine dependence. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2013, 134: 343-347. PMID: 24315572, PMCID: PMC4396819, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.11.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCocaine-Related DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPolysomnographySleepSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTreatment OutcomeConceptsTotal sleep timeExtended abstinenceOutpatient cognitive behavioral therapyAbstinence-related changesDecreased slow wave sleepInpatient substance abuse treatmentCognitive behavioral therapySleep timeCocaine usersPolysomnographic sleepChronic cocaine usersCocaine-dependent participantsSubstance abuse treatmentThrice weekly urine toxicologyBehavioral therapyWeeks of abstinenceOverall sleep qualityAbuse treatmentDays abstinentDependent participantsREM sleep latencySleep qualityCocaine dependenceSlow-wave sleepAbstinence
2012
Guanfacine effects on stress, drug craving and prefrontal activation in cocaine dependent individuals: preliminary findings
Fox HC, Seo D, Tuit K, Hansen J, Kimmerling A, Morgan PT, Sinha R. Guanfacine effects on stress, drug craving and prefrontal activation in cocaine dependent individuals: preliminary findings. Journal Of Psychopharmacology 2012, 26: 958-972. PMID: 22234929, PMCID: PMC3694403, DOI: 10.1177/0269881111430746.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic alpha-2 Receptor AgonistsAdultCocaine-Related DisordersCombined Modality TherapyConnecticutDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental DisordersDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleGuanfacineHumansImagery, PsychotherapyMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedNeuronsPilot ProjectsPrefrontal CortexStress, PsychologicalSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeConceptsCocaine-dependent individualsPrefrontal activityDrug cravingFunctional magnetic resonance imaging sessionDrug cue-induced cravingTreatment-seeking cocaine dependent individualsCue-induced drug cravingDependent individualsMagnetic resonance imaging sessionLateral prefrontal activityCue-induced cravingDrug cue exposureGuanfacine's effectsDrug cuesSubjective cravingImagery conditionPrefrontal activationCue exposurePhysiological arousalCognitive challengesBrain responsesAgonist guanfacineNicotine cravingGuanfacine groupCraving
2010
A multistudy analysis of the effects of early cocaine abstinence on sleep
Matuskey D, Pittman B, Forselius E, Malison RT, Morgan PT. A multistudy analysis of the effects of early cocaine abstinence on sleep. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2010, 115: 62-66. PMID: 21144676, PMCID: PMC3081928, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.10.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCocaineCocaine-Related DisordersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPolysomnographySleepSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersSleep StagesSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTime FactorsYoung AdultNormalizing Effects of Modafinil on Sleep in Chronic Cocaine Users
Morgan PT, Pace-Schott E, Pittman B, Stickgold R, Malison RT. Normalizing Effects of Modafinil on Sleep in Chronic Cocaine Users. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2010, 167: 331-340. PMID: 20080983, PMCID: PMC5857958, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2009.09050613.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBenzhydryl CompoundsCentral Nervous System StimulantsCocaineCocaine-Related DisordersDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodDrug Administration ScheduleHumansMaleMiddle AgedModafinilPolysomnographySleep Wake DisordersSubstance Abuse Treatment CentersSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeWakefulnessConceptsMultiple sleep latency testSlow-wave sleep timeSleep latency testEffects of modafinilTotal sleep timeSleep latencyCocaine-dependent participantsSleep timeChronic cocaine usersDaytime sleepinessLatency testCocaine usersShorter REM sleep latencyDaytime sleep latencyLonger total sleep timeREM sleep latencySubjective daytime sleepinessSleep architecture variablesPolysomnographic sleep recordingsSleep architectureNocturnal sleepHealthy comparison participantsAbstinent cocaine usersDay 1Day 2
2008
Sleep architecture, cocaine and visual learning
Morgan PT, Pace‐Schott E, Sahul ZH, Coric V, Stickgold R, Malison RT. Sleep architecture, cocaine and visual learning. Addiction 2008, 103: 1344-1352. PMID: 18855824, PMCID: PMC3690941, DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2008.02233.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic cocaine usersVisual learningProgressive abstinenceVisual texture discrimination taskLate night REM sleepSlow wave activityAbstinence-related changesTexture discrimination taskCocaine usersSleep architectureCocaine useVisual performanceREM sleepOvernight enhancementDays of abstinenceDiscrimination taskCocaine self-administration sessionsSelf-administration sessionsCognitive functionChronic cocaine useLearning deficitsCognitive dysfunctionRapid eye movement (REM) sleepAbstinenceCocaine abstinenceCocaine Users Differ from Normals on Cognitive Tasks Which Show Poorer Performance During Drug Abstinence
Pace-Schott EF, Morgan PT, Malison RT, Hart CL, Edgar C, Walker M, Stickgold R. Cocaine Users Differ from Normals on Cognitive Tasks Which Show Poorer Performance During Drug Abstinence. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2008, 34: 109-121. PMID: 18161649, DOI: 10.1080/00952990701764821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerbal recognition memoryCocaine usersCocaine-dependent individualsCocaine-induced impairmentRecognition memoryCognitive tasksCognitive batteryCognitive changesDrug-free baselineDrug abstinenceAbstinencePoor performanceMemoryCocaine useDrug useDay cocaineNormative valuesAttentionCocaineTaskImpairmentIndividualsBatteriesInpatient study
2007
Altered levels of sex and stress steroid hormones assessed daily over a 28-day cycle in early abstinent cocaine-dependent females
Fox HC, Hong KA, Paliwal P, Morgan PT, Sinha R. Altered levels of sex and stress steroid hormones assessed daily over a 28-day cycle in early abstinent cocaine-dependent females. Psychopharmacology 2007, 195: 527-536. PMID: 17891383, PMCID: PMC2746368, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-007-0936-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenstrual cycleSex hormonesHealthy femalesEstradiol/progesterone ratioSteroid hormonesFirst monthChronic cocaine abuseSex steroid hormonesLevels of cortisolMood rating scalesStress steroid hormonesDrug-seeking behaviorProgesterone ratioHealthy controlsInpatient treatmentObjectivesThe current studyEvidence of alterationsBrain stressCocaine cravingCocaine abuseSalivary samplesCocaine abstinenceCocaine dependenceCocaine reinforcementCocaine patients