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RECRUITING
NCT06269146
PHASE2

Pramipexole to Enhance Social Connections

Sponsor: University of California, San Diego

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This study seeks to understand if the medication pramipexole improves social connectedness and functioning in adults (ages 18-50) who experience anxiety or depression. The study plans to enroll 108 participants total across two sites (University of California San Diego and New York State Psychiatric Institute). Pramipexole will be given in a 6-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Social reward processing will be assessed using measures of brain function (fMRI), behavior, and self-report at baseline and week 6. Knowledge gained from this study will help determine the therapeutic potential of targeting the dopamine system to remediate social disconnection as an anxiety and depression intervention.

Official title: Targeting Dopamine-Mediated Social Reward Sensitivity to Remediate Social Disconnection

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 50 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

108

Start Date

2024-05-13

Completion Date

2026-03

Last Updated

2025-04-17

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DRUG

Pramipexole Pill

The study drug, pramipexole, is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of Parkinson's and restless leg syndrome. Pramipexole (Mirapex) tablets are taken orally, with or without food.

DRUG

Placebo Pill

Placebo will match the study drug in mode of administration, color, size, and taste.

Locations (2)

University of California, San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

New York State Psychiatric Institute

New York, New York, United States