Research on Individualized Treatment for Alcoholism

NCT ID: NCT00523133

Last Updated: 2007-08-31

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

185 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2000-09-30

Study Completion Date

2005-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two psychosocial treatments that differed in scope and intensity (Broad Spectrum Treatment and Motivational Enhancement Treatment) combined with 3 or 6 months of treatment with naltrexone on alcohol drinking behaviors in alcohol dependent patients.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Alcohol Dependence

Keywords

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alcoholism naltrexone motivational enhancement therapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Interventions

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naltrexone

50 mg naltrexone daily for 3 months

Intervention Type DRUG

naltrexone

50 mg of naltrexone daily for 6 months

Intervention Type DRUG

Broad Spectrum Treatment

8-14, one hour sessions over 6 months

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Motivational Enhancement Treatment

4, 20 minute sessions over 3 months

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* men and women between the ages of 21-65
* current DSM-IV diagnosis of alcohol dependence
* abstinent for a minimum of 3 and maximum of 21 days prior to treatment initiation
* able to participate in an 18-month outpatient study
* live within a one hour or less commute to Fairbanks
* fluent in English
* women of child-bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test and use effective contraceptive methods.
* score as contemplators or greater on the Readiness For Change Scale

Exclusion Criteria

* severe hepatic disease (gGGT, SGOT or other liver functions greater than 4 times normal)
* opiate use (for any reason) in the last 14 days or a history of opioid dependence in the past year
* pregnant or lactating females or those unwilling to use birth control
* inability, according to the opinion of the interviewer, to follow medication instructions and safety precautions
* comorbid substance dependence (but not abuse) diagnosis in the past 6 months, excluding nicotine or marijuana dependence
* concomitant use of medications intended to decrease drinking (e.g. disulfiram)
* meeting current DSM criteria for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, bulimia/anorexia, dementia, major depression
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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VA Boston Healthcare System

FED

Sponsor Role collaborator

Brown University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

George Washington University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Indiana University School of Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Principal Investigators

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Dena Davidson, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Indiana University School of Medicine

Locations

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University Hospital, Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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R01AA012696-01A1

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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