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Comparison of Chlordiazepoxide and Gabapentin for Outpatient Alcohol Detoxification Treatment
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Chlordiazepoxide and Gabapentin for Alcohol Withdrawal. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
A randomized, double-blind controlled trial comparing treatment outcomes between chlordiazepoxide, or gabapentin to treat alcohol withdrawal syndrome in alcohol dependent veteran subjects. The objective of this trial is to compare the safety and effectiveness of these two medications. Intervention is a fixed dose taper of chlordiazepoxide, or gabapentin over 6 days. Subjects will be evaluated for 7-10 days to monitor alcohol abstinence, withdrawal severity scores, adverse events including ataxia, sedation, cognitive function and alcohol craving.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
25mg four times daily x 3 days then tapered over 3 days
300mg four times daily x 3 days then tapered over 3 days