Clinical trials: Alcohol Abuse and Dependency
Alcoholism
Study of the Medication Prazosin for Alcohol Dependence
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the drug prazosin is effective for the treatment of alcohol dependency.
- Trial name
- NCT00762710
- Testing
- Prazosin medication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Alcohol Abuse
Combined Treatment for Alcohol-Dependent Individuals With PTSD
This treatment intervention trial is designed for men and women with either alcohol misuse (e.g. hazardous or binge drinking) or alcohol use disorders (alcohol abuse or dependence) and comorbid PTSD.
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Alcohol Abuse, Substance-Related Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00262223
- Testing
- Seeking Safety, Sertraline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Alcohol Dependence, Alcoholism
Topiramate for Alcohol Use in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Alcohol abuse and dependence (alcohol use disorders, AUDs) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are both prevalent in Veterans.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Dependence, Alcoholism, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01408641
- Testing
- Topiramate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Social Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia
Paroxetine for Comorbid Social Anxiety Disorder and Alcoholism
The purpose of the study is to determine whether an SSRI, paroxetine, improves social anxiety symptoms and alcohol use in individuals who drink to cope with social anxiety disorder.
- Conditions
- Social Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol Abuse
- Trial name
- NCT00246441
- Testing
- Paroxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Alcohol Abuse
Adolescent Trauma Recovery and Stress Disorders Collaborative Care (ATRSCC) Model Program Trial
Recent needs assessments suggest that difficulties exist in care coordination between emergency medical services (EMS) systems and primary care for injured adolescents with alcohol problems and post-traumatic stress disorder…
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Dependence
- Trial name
- ATRSCC (NCT00619255)
- Testing
- Adolescent Trauma Support Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Alcohol-Related Disorders, Alcoholism
Modafinil and Naltrexone to Reduce Cocaine and Alcohol Dependence
Modafinil is a medication that may enhance mood and increase energy in cocaine addicts, which may be useful in preventing cocaine relapse. Naltrexone is a medication that is currently used to treat drug and alcohol addiction.
- Conditions
- Alcohol-Related Disorders, Alcoholism, Cocaine-Related Disorders
- Trial name
- Mod-Nal (NCT00142818)
- Testing
- Naltrexone, Modafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Kyle Kampman
Alcohol Dependence, Chronic Hepatitis C
Study of the Effects of Motivational Enhancement Therapy on Alcohol Use in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether motivational enhancement therapy (MET) reduces alcohol use in a population of HCV-infected veterans who are currently drinking alcohol and have alcohol disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00596960
- Testing
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Health education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Dependence
Ondansetron, Alcohol Use, and Alcohol-Related Symptoms In HIV+ Persons
The proposed randomized clinical trial will investigate a novel pharmacotherapy for hazardous drinking, HIV-infected men and women, using the serotonin receptor (5-HT3) antagonist ondansetron.
- Trial name
- NCT01254877
- Testing
- ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 357 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cannabis Dependence, Alcohol Dependence
Pharmacological Treatment of Comorbid Alcohol and Marijuana Withdrawal and Dependence
The primary aim of the supplemental study is to provide POC testing of aprepitant as a treatment for comorbid alcohol and cannabis dependence.
- Conditions
- Cannabis Dependence, Alcohol Dependence, Cannabis Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02210195
- Testing
- aprepitant, Manual-guided behavioral counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Scripps Research Institute
Alcohol Drinking
Kappa-PET Imaging and Naltrexone in Alcohol Drinking Behaviors
The primary purpose of the study is to increase our knowledge of receptor function in the brains of people who are heavy drinkers and taking naltrexone (NTX), a medication that has been approved for the treatment of alcohol…
- Trial name
- NCT01625611
- Testing
- Naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Depression, Alcoholism
Fluoxetine and Bupropion to Treat Patients With Depression and Alcoholism
We will study patients with a current major depressive episode, comorbid alcoholism and a history of a past suicide attempt. All subjects with alcohol dependence will be evaluated for risk of alcohol withdrawal prior to…
- Conditions
- Depression, Alcoholism, Suicidal Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT00449007
- Testing
- fluoxetine, bupropion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Substance Use Disorders, Alcohol Abuse
Reinforcement of Abstinence and Continuing Care in Substance Abuse Treatment
The Contracts, Prompts, and Social Reinforcement (CPR) intervention was designed to address the continuing care adherence needs of veterans presenting for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
- Conditions
- Substance Use Disorders, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Substance Dependence
- Trial name
- NCT00288886
- Testing
- Contracting, Prompting and Reinforcement arm, Control arm
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Alcohol Dependence, Alcohol Abuse
Sweet Preference and Alcohol Craving
Purpose: The proposed 2-year investigation will be the first double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examining the hedonic response to sweet taste (HRST) as a phenotypic predictor of naltrexone (NTX) response in alcohol…
- Trial name
- SweetNal (NCT01296646)
- Testing
- Naltrexone, Brenda Therapy Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Combat Disorders
Integrated Treatment of OEF/OIF Veterans With PTSD & Substance Use Disorders
In comparison to the general population, U.S. military and Veterans are at an increased risk for developing both substance use disorders (SUD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Combat Disorders, Alcohol Dependence, Drug Dependence
- Trial name
- COPE (NCT01338506)
- Testing
- Concurrent Treatment with Prolonged Exposure (COPE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Bipolar Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder
Ondansetron for Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorders
The purpose of the study is to determine if ondansetron, as an add-on therapy, is associated with reduced depressive symptoms and alcohol use in outpatients with bipolar disorder (BPD), cyclothymic disorder, schizoaffective…
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Dual Diagnosis
- Trial name
- NCT02082678
- Testing
- Ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Alcohol Drinking, Anxiety Disorders
Retraining Attention to Treat Alcohol Dependence and Social Anxiety
The purpose of this research is to test a computerized intervention for people with co-occurring social anxiety and alcohol dependence.
- Trial name
- AMP (NCT01886716)
- Testing
- Anxiety Attention Training, Alcohol Attention Training, Control Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
AOD Use, Abuse, and Dependence
Intranasal Oxytocin and Social Cognition, Implicit Preferences and Craving in Alcohol Drinkers
This is a randomized, placebo controlled, double blind crossover study of the effects of intranasal oxytocin on social cognition, implicit preferences and craving in moderate to heavy social alcohol drinkers.
- Trial name
- NCT01829516
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Alcohol Drinking
Naltrexone and Memantine Effects on Alcohol Drinking Behaviors
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the combined effects of the study medications naltrexone and memantine on alcohol drinking behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT01519063
- Testing
- Naltrexone and memantine first
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Alcohol Use Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Prazosin and Naltrexone (PaN) Study for Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorders
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the combination of prazosin and naltrexone will decrease alcohol cravings and drinking in individuals who have problems with alcohol and have used alcohol at risky levels compare…
- Trial name
- PaN (NCT02322047)
- Testing
- Prazosin, Naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Cocaine Dependence, Alcohol Dependence
VIVITROL as a Treatment for Cocaine and Alcohol Dependence
To evaluate the efficacy of VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) for the treatment of co-occurring cocaine and alcohol dependence
- Trial name
- NCT00777062
- Testing
- VIVITROL (Naltrexone extended-release injectable suspension)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania