At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Completed· 88 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Naltrexone hydrochloride +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Naltrexone hydrochloride 50 mg capsule daily for 12 weeksAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 2
- ✓Diagnosed with DSM-IV criteria for current alcohol dependence
- ✓Diagnosed with concurrent bipolar disorder
Key exclusion· 6
- ✕Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, nonbipolar psychotic disorders, unipolar major depression, primary anxiety disorder, mental retardation, or signs of impaired cognitive functioning
- ✕Opiate dependence, abuse, opioid maintenance treatment, or positive urine screen for opioids
- ✕DSM-IV dependence on substances other than alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, or caffeine
- ✕Neurological conditions including epilepsy, history of brain injury, encephalitis, organic brain syndrome, or documented focally abnormal EEG
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Optimizing Pharmacotherapy for Bipolar Alcoholics
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Naltrexone hydrochloride and Placebo for Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Dependence. Completed, enrolled 88 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of naltrexone and valproate in the treatment of comorbid bipolar disorder and alcohol dependence.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsBipolar Disorder, Alcohol Dependence
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--
Timeline
Phase 2CompletedFinished
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedMar 2006
Enrollment StartMay 2006
Primary CompletionApr 2013
Study CompletionJul 2013
TodayJul 2026
First PostedMar 13, 2006
Enrollment StartMay 1, 2006
Primary CompletionApr 1, 2013
Study CompletionJul 1, 2013
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 6.9 yearsPosted 20.3 years ago
Interventions
Naltrexone hydrochloridedrug
Naltrexone hydrochloride 50 mg capsule daily for 12 weeks
Placeboother
Placebo arm