Heavy DrinkingPhase 1NCT01638364
Dopamine Release in the Human Brain Following Alcohol Administration
A Phase 1 study testing alcoholic beverage and non-alcoholic beverage in people with Heavy Drinking, run by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is an increase in dopamine levels in the human striatum following an oral administration of alcohol, as has been evidenced in animal models. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Heavy Drinking
- What is being tested?
- alcoholic beverage and non-alcoholic beverage
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 8 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Jan 2013to Jun 2015
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy males and females of any ethnic origin between 21 and 45 years old.
- Reported consumption of at least two heavy drinking episodes (according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) criterion of 5 drinks for males or 4 for females) in the past 30 days prior to assessment.
- Willing and capable to provide written informed consent
- Good command of the English language
Who cannot join
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) diagnosis of alcohol dependence; receiving treatment for alcohol dependence
- Taking medications or have any medical condition for which alcohol is contraindicated
- Any medical condition requiring immediate investigation or treatment
- Previous head trauma/neurological condition such as clinically significant history of seizure disorder, a history of clinically significant head trauma (i.e., concussion resulting in clinically significant loss of consciousness) or past intracranial surgery
- Beck Depression Inventory score >16
- Current active or past suicidal ideation
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- Pregnancy tested by urine and blood screen each PET study day or lactation
- Current DSM-IV diagnosis of any Axis I psychiatric disorder
- Regular use of any therapeutic or recreational psychoactive drug use during the last three months (with the exception of nicotine and alcohol) or other substance use disorder (including nicotine)
- Abnormal body mass (as defined as not within 20% of normal body mass index).
- Current past or anticipated exposure to radiation exceeding 20 mSv in the last year.
- Metal implants or paramagnetic objects within the body which may interfere with the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Claustrophobia or a history of panic attacks
- Abnormal clinical laboratory findings including serum creatinine greater than 2.0 mg/dl, abnormal liver function tests, elevated serum bilirubin (more than 1.5 times upper limit of normal), or pre-trial electrocardiogram (EKG) results demonstrating clinical significant abnormality
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Imaging Alcohol Induced Dopamine Release in the Human Brain: a PET/[11C](+)PHNO Study
The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is an increase in dopamine levels in the human striatum following an oral administration of alcohol, as has been evidenced in animal models. This will be a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) study using the radiotracer, [11C]-(+)-PHNO (11C]-( + )-4-propyl- 3,4,4a,5,6,10b-hexahydro-2H-naphtho[1,2-b][1,4]oxazin-9-ol).
Read the detailed description
This will be a within subjects study in 8 heavy drinkers ages 21-45. The within factors will be PET scans following an alcoholic beverage and following a non-alcoholic beverage. Participants will also have a baseline session prior to the scans where they will complete various cognitive tasks and questionnaires. During each PET scan, subjective drug effects as well as heart rate, blood pressure, blood alcohol content and cortisol levels will be collected. The change in PHNO binding potential between the two scan conditions will be the primary outcome measure.
- Conditions
- Heavy Drinking
- Being tested
- alcoholic beverage, non-alcoholic beverage
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
alcoholic beverageDrug
Also called Ethyl alcohol 95%
An appropriate amount of 95% USP ethyl alcohol will be mixed in orange juice and tonic water to obtain a drink equivalent to 3-5 standard drinks. The beverage will be consumed over a period of 15 minutes.
non-alcoholic beverageDrug
Also called Tropicana orange juice and Schweppes tonic water.
This beverage will be a mixture of orange juice and tonic water. The beverage will be consumed over a period of 15 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| alcoholic beverage | Active comparator | 95% USP alcohol given at a dose of 1.5 g/l of body water mixed with orange juice and tonic water. Receives: Drug: alcoholic beverage |
| non-alcoholic beverage | Placebo comparator | Orange juice and tonic water. Receives: Drug: non-alcoholic beverage |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in PHNO Binding Potential
Following the injection of the positron-emitting radiotracer [11C]-(+)-PHNO, binding of this radiotracer to dopamine receptors (DR) D2/3 will be measured using the PET scanner. As dopamine also binds to DR D2/3, either an increase or decrease in dopamine levels will either decrease or increase PHNO occupancy respectively. [11C]-(+)-PHNO binding potential will be measured on two different conditions (alcoholic beverage vs non-alcoholic beverage) on two separate days.
Measured: 2 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Subjective effects of alcohol
During the PET scans, the subjective effects ( Alcohol Urges Scale, Biphasic Alcohol Effects Scale)of alcohol will be assessed at various time points throughout beverage consumption and PET scan.
Measured: 2 weeks
Objective effects of alcohol
During the PET scans, the objective effects of alcohol (blood pressure, heart rate, blood alcohol content, blood cortisol levels) will be assessed at various time points throughout the drink consumption and PET scan.
Measured: 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jul 2012 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2013
- Primary completionJun 2015
- Study completionJun 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Heavy DrinkingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 8 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Bernard Le Foll, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Investigators
- Bernard Le Foll, MD, PhD, Principal investigator, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01638364
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 041/2012
- Status last verified
- Jul 2015
- First submitted
- 28 Jun 2012
- Last updated
- 28 Jul 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jul 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Imaging Alcohol Induced Dopamine Release in the Human Brain: a PET/[11C](+)PHNO Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01638364
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 041/2012
- Conditions
- Heavy Drinking
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 8 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2013
- Primary completion
- Jun 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Jul 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is an increase in dopamine levels in the human striatum following an oral administration of alcohol, as has been evidenced in animal models. This will be a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) study using the radiotracer, [11C]-(+)-PHNO (11C]-( + )-4-propyl- 3,4,4a,5,6,10b-hexahydro-2H-naphtho[1,2-b][1,4]oxazin-9-ol).
Detailed description
This will be a within subjects study in 8 heavy drinkers ages 21-45. The within factors will be PET scans following an alcoholic beverage and following a non-alcoholic beverage. Participants will also have a baseline session prior to the scans where they will complete various cognitive tasks and questionnaires. During each PET scan, subjective drug effects as well as heart rate, blood pressure, blood alcohol content and cortisol levels will be collected. The change in PHNO binding potential between the two scan conditions will be the primary outcome measure.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| alcoholic beverage | Active comparator | Drug: alcoholic beverage95% USP alcohol given at a dose of 1.5 g/l of body water mixed with orange juice and tonic water. |
| non-alcoholic beverage | Placebo comparator | Drug: non-alcoholic beverageOrange juice and tonic water. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Healthy males and females of any ethnic origin between 21 and 45 years old.
- Reported consumption of at least two heavy drinking episodes (according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) criterion of 5 drinks for males or 4 for females) in the past 30 days prior to assessment.
- Willing and capable to provide written informed consent
- Good command of the English language
Key exclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) diagnosis of alcohol dependence; receiving treatment for alcohol dependence
- Taking medications or have any medical condition for which alcohol is contraindicated
- Any medical condition requiring immediate investigation or treatment
- Previous head trauma/neurological condition such as clinically significant history of seizure disorder, a history of clinically significant head trauma (i.e., concussion resulting in clinically significant loss of consciousness) or past intracranial surgery
- Beck Depression Inventory score >16
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| alcoholic beverageAlso: Ethyl alcohol 95%An appropriate amount of 95% USP ethyl alcohol will be mixed in orange juice and tonic water to obtain a drink equivalent to 3-5 standard drinks. The beverage will be consumed over a period of 15 minutes. | Drug | alcoholic beverage |
| non-alcoholic beverageAlso: Tropicana orange juice and Schweppes tonic water.This beverage will be a mixture of orange juice and tonic water. The beverage will be consumed over a period of 15 minutes. | Drug | non-alcoholic beverage |
Primary outcome
Change in PHNO Binding Potential
Time frame: 2 weeks
Following the injection of the positron-emitting radiotracer [11C]-(+)-PHNO, binding of this radiotracer to dopamine receptors (DR) D2/3 will be measured using the PET scanner. As dopamine also binds to DR D2/3, either an increase or decrease in dopamine levels will either decrease or increase PHNO occupancy respectively. [11C]-(+)-PHNO binding potential will be measured on two different conditions (alcoholic beverage vs non-alcoholic beverage) on two separate days.
2 secondary outcomes
Subjective effects of alcohol
Time frame: 2 weeks
Objective effects of alcohol
Time frame: 2 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Jul 2015.
- Link Text: Information about research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada's largest mental health and addiction teachingLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Bernard Le Foll, MD, PhD principal investigator
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing alcoholic beverage and non-alcoholic beverage in people with Heavy Drinking, run by Centre for Addiction and Mental Health at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 14 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jul 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in PHNO Binding Potential (time frame: 2 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Jul 2015.