At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Completed· 46 enrolled
Drug / intervention
N-acetylcysteine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
N-acetylcysteine 900 mgfrom record
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N-acetylcysteine in Alcohol Dependence
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating N-acetylcysteine and Placebo for Alcoholism. Completed, enrolled 46 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The present study is designed to find out if N-acetylcysteine works in reducing alcohol drinking and craving.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAlcoholism
CountriesUnited States
Timeline
Phase 2CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartDec 2007
First PostedDec 2007
Primary CompletionAug 2009
TodayJul 2026
First PostedDec 5, 2007
Enrollment StartDec 1, 2007
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2009
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.7 yearsPosted 18.6 years ago
Interventions
N-acetylcysteinedrug
Patients will take oral N-acetylcysteine 900 mg/day for 1 week, 1800 mg/day for 1 week, 2700 mg/day for 1 week, and then 3600 mg/day.
Placebodrug
Patients will take oral placebo (identical matching placebo) during the study period.