Clinical trial for Alcohol Use Disorder
Official title The Role of Brief Potent Glutamatergic Modulation in Addressing Problem Drinking
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04084860
What this study is testing
What is CI-581a?
CI-581a is an investigational drug being studied for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a glutamate drug can reduce heavy drinking days. It also looks at whether adding a behavioral program makes the drug work better.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are an adult with alcohol use disorder and you are not depressed.
- What's involved
- You will take the drug and may also attend a behavioral program. You will have visits to check your drinking and health.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several weeks, with regular visits to give the drug and track your drinking.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Active alcohol use disorder, with at least 4 heavy drinking day over the past 7 days (greater than 4 drinks a day for males, greater than 3 drinks...
- Physically healthy
- No adverse reactions to study medications
- 21-70 years of age
- Capacity to consent and comply with study procedures, including sufficient proficiency in English
You likely can't join if
- Meets DSM IV criteria for current major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any psychotic illness, including substance-induced psychosis
- Physiological dependence on another substance, such as opioids or benzodiazepines, excluding caffeine, nicotine, and cannabis
- Delirium, Dementia, Amnesia, Cognitive Disorders, or Dissociative disorders
- Current suicide risk or a history of suicide attempt within the past year
- Inability to safely initiate 24 hours of abstinence from alcohol, as evidenced by CIWA greater than 10 during screening
- Pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant during the study period
See the full eligibility criteria
- Active alcohol use disorder, with at least 4 heavy drinking day over the past 7 days (greater than 4 drinks a day for males, greater than 3 drinks for females).
- Physically healthy
- No adverse reactions to study medications
- 21-70 years of age
- Capacity to consent and comply with study procedures, including sufficient proficiency in English
- Seeking to reduce or stop alcohol use
- Meets DSM IV criteria for current major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any psychotic illness, including substance-induced psychosis
- Physiological dependence on another substance, such as opioids or benzodiazepines, excluding caffeine, nicotine, and cannabis
- Delirium, Dementia, Amnesia, Cognitive Disorders, or Dissociative disorders
- Current suicide risk or a history of suicide attempt within the past year
- Inability to safely initiate 24 hours of abstinence from alcohol, as evidenced by CIWA greater than 10 during screening
- Pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant during the study period
- Any of the following cardiac conditions: clinically significant left ventricular hypertrophy, angina, clinically significant arrhythmia, or mitral valve prolapse
- Unstable physical disorders which might make participation hazardous such as hypertension (\>160/90), anemia, active hepatitis or other liver disease (transaminase levels \< 2-3 X the upper limit of normal will be...
- Previous history of misuse or abuse of study medications, and a history of an adverse reaction/experience with prior exposure to study medications
- Recent history of significant violance
- On psychotropic or other medications whose effect could be disrupted by participation in the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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