At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 2Completed· 44 enrolled
Drug / intervention
N-acetyl cysteine +1 moredrug
Likely dose
N-acetyl cysteine 5400 mgfrom record
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Identifying Biological Signatures of N-Acetylcysteine for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Adolescents and Young Adults
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating N-acetyl cysteine and Placebo oral tablet for Self-Harm and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To measure NAC-induced changes to concentrations of glutathione (GSH) in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as measured by magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in 36 adolescents and young adults with NSSI (12 in each group: high, low, and placebo).
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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Primary Purpose--
ConditionsSelf-Harm, Depression, Suicide
CountriesUnited States
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Timeline
Phase 2CompletedFinished
2020202120222023202420252026
First PostedJul 2019
Enrollment StartAug 2019
Primary CompletionMay 2022
Study CompletionOct 2022
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJul 2, 2019
Enrollment StartAug 1, 2019
Primary CompletionMay 8, 2022
Study CompletionOct 1, 2022
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.8 yearsPosted 7 years ago
Interventions
N-acetyl cysteinedrug
3600 or 5400 mg/day N-acetyl cysteine
Placebo oral tabletdrug
Placebo