37 results about "Impulse control disorder" patented technology

This disclosure is directed to treatment of addictions and primary impulse-control disorders using phosphodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitors, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.

A method of treating at least one symptom or condition associated with but not limited to: 1) Substance-Related Disorders including but not limited to Substance Dependence, Substance Abuse, Substance Intoxication, Substance Withdrawal, Alcohol-Related Disorders, Amphetamine (or Amphetamine-Like)-Related Disorders, Caffeine-Related Disorders, Cannabis-Related Disorders, Cocaine-Related Disorders, Hallucinogen-Related Disorders, Inhalant-Related Disorders, Nicotine-Related Disorders, Opioid-Related Disorders, Phencyclidine (or Phencyclidine-Like)-Related Disorders, and Sedative-, Hypnotic- or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders. 2) Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders. 3) Eating Disorders. 4) Personality Disorders including but not limited to Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. 5) Impulse-Control Disorders, comprising administering an effective amount of Formula Ior its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. In another aspect of the invention a pharmaceutical composition is provided comprising an effective amount of Formula I or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.

The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders, particularly DSM-IV impulse control disorders such as intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathologic gambling, trichotillomania, and other impulse control disorders such as compulsive buying and problematic Internet use. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides methods for treating or controlling symptoms associated with ADHD or PWS comprising the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing compounds of the formulas I-V. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides for methods of promoting wound healing comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the compounds of formulas I-V. Compositions may administered to a wound site via a salve, ointment, or as a component of a bandage or bioadhesive applied to the site of injury. The invention also provides therapeutically effective compositions comprising one or more of the compounds of formulas I-V.

The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and in particular 2-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2,7- diazaspiro[4.5]decan-10-one derivatives and related compounds as inhibitors of human dopamine-active-transporter (DAT) protein for the treatment of sexual dysfunction, affective disorders, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, Tourette syndrome, Angelman syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obesity, pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder, movement disorders, CNS disorders, sleep disorders, narcolepsy, conduct disorder, substance abuse (including smoking cessation), eating disorders, and impulse control disorders.

This invention provides a method for treating anxiety-related disorder or impulse control disorder, regulating food intake, attenuating food cravings, or treating anger and / or violence and disorders associated therewith in a patient, comprising administering to the patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of ibogaine, ibogaine derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and / or solvate thereof.

A method of assessing the likelihood that an individual has impulse control disorder. The individual is provided with an actuator, and instructed to actuate the actuator as an acknowledgement of when the individual has completed a reward task. Actuation of the actuator is monitored and recorded. An automated diagnosis of ICD is produced and output, wherein a greater degree of actuation of the actuator by the individual is taken to indicate a greater likelihood that the individual has impulse control disorder.

The invention provides methods for treating impulse control disorders in patients with catechol-o-methyl-transferase inhibitors. The invention also provides methods for treating patients with obsessive compulsive disorders and substance addictions with catechol-o-methyl-transferase inhibitors.