Trial Outcomes & Findings for Neuromodulation of Trauma Memories in PTSD & Alcohol Dependence (NCT NCT01055171)

NCT ID: NCT01055171

Last Updated: 2016-03-08

Results Overview

Found by using our Single Item Distress (SID) scale. A study team member asks the participant to verbally report the level of distress they were experiencing using values between 0 and 100, with 0 representing no distress and 100 extreme distress.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

44 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Multiple times throughout cue exposure during retrieval session (Session 1)

Results posted on

2016-03-08

Participant Flow

Participants were considered enrolled if they completed both the retrieval and testing procedure (44).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Propranolol
Patients will receive Propranolol in this condition. Propranolol : 40 mg; Single Administration. The subjects analyzed who received propranolol were those that received the medication and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2).
Placebo
Patient to receive placebo in this condition. Placebo : 40 mg; Single Dose. The subjects analyzed who received placebo were those that received the sugar pill and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2)
Overall Study
STARTED
29
28
Overall Study
Retrieval Completion
25
24
Overall Study
Test Procedure Completion
21
23
Overall Study
COMPLETED
18
21
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
11
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Neuromodulation of Trauma Memories in PTSD & Alcohol Dependence

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Propranolol
n=21 Participants
Patients will receive Propranolol in this condition. Propranolol: 40 mg; Single Administration.
Placebo
n=23 Participants
Patient to receive placebo in this condition. Placebo: 40 mg; Single Dose.
Total
n=44 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
Greater than or equal to 35 years
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
Less than 35 years
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=7 Participants
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
22 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Multiple times throughout cue exposure during retrieval session (Session 1)

Found by using our Single Item Distress (SID) scale. A study team member asks the participant to verbally report the level of distress they were experiencing using values between 0 and 100, with 0 representing no distress and 100 extreme distress.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Propranolol
n=21 Participants
Patients will receive Propranolol in this condition. Propranolol : 40 mg; Single Administration. The subjects analyzed who received propranolol were those that received the medication and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2).
Placebo
n=23 Participants
Patient to receive placebo in this condition. Placebo : 40 mg; Single Dose. The subjects analyzed who received placebo were those that received the sugar pill and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2)
Retrieval Session Distress Scores (Session 1)
54.5 units on a scale
Standard Error 26.8
73.9 units on a scale
Standard Error 20.9

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Multiple times throughout cue exposure during retrieval session (Session 1)

Found by using our Single Item Craving (SIC) scale. A study team member asks the participant to verbally report the level of craving they were experiencing using values between 0 and 100, with 0 representing no craving and 100 extreme craving for alcohol.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Propranolol
n=21 Participants
Patients will receive Propranolol in this condition. Propranolol : 40 mg; Single Administration. The subjects analyzed who received propranolol were those that received the medication and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2).
Placebo
n=23 Participants
Patient to receive placebo in this condition. Placebo : 40 mg; Single Dose. The subjects analyzed who received placebo were those that received the sugar pill and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2)
Retrieval Session Craving Scores (Session 1)
49.1 units on a scale
Standard Error 31.3
71.6 units on a scale
Standard Error 20.4

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Multiple times throughout cue exposure during test session (Session 2)

Found by using our Single Item Distress (SID) scale. A study team member asks the participant to verbally report the level of distress they were experiencing using values between 0 and 100, with 0 representing no distress and 100 extreme distress.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Propranolol
n=21 Participants
Patients will receive Propranolol in this condition. Propranolol : 40 mg; Single Administration. The subjects analyzed who received propranolol were those that received the medication and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2).
Placebo
n=23 Participants
Patient to receive placebo in this condition. Placebo : 40 mg; Single Dose. The subjects analyzed who received placebo were those that received the sugar pill and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2)
Test Session Distress Scores (Session 2)
35.1 units on a scale
Standard Error 3.7
48.0 units on a scale
Standard Error 3.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Multiple times throughout cue exposure during test session (Session 2)

Found by using our Single Item Craving (SIC) scale. A study team member asks the participant to verbally report the level of craving they were experiencing using values between 0 and 100, with 0 representing no craving and 100 extreme craving for alcohol.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Propranolol
n=21 Participants
Patients will receive Propranolol in this condition. Propranolol : 40 mg; Single Administration. The subjects analyzed who received propranolol were those that received the medication and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2).
Placebo
n=23 Participants
Patient to receive placebo in this condition. Placebo : 40 mg; Single Dose. The subjects analyzed who received placebo were those that received the sugar pill and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2)
Test Session Craving Scores (Session 2)
51.0 units on a scale
Standard Error 3.7
53.9 units on a scale
Standard Error 3.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 days prior to participation in study up to 2-week follow up session (Session 3)

Proportion of drinking days from 90 days prior to the screening to the follow-up period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Propranolol
n=21 Participants
Patients will receive Propranolol in this condition. Propranolol : 40 mg; Single Administration. The subjects analyzed who received propranolol were those that received the medication and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2).
Placebo
n=23 Participants
Patient to receive placebo in this condition. Placebo : 40 mg; Single Dose. The subjects analyzed who received placebo were those that received the sugar pill and completed both the test and retrieval sessions (Test Day 1 and 2)
Proportion of Drinking Days
42.2 Drinking days
Standard Error 6.4
45.9 Drinking days
Standard Error 6.8

Adverse Events

Propranolol

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Michael Saladin

Medical University of South Carolina

Phone: 843-792-5306

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place