Recruiting PHASE2 Alcohol Use Disorder

New treatment option 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 medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for 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
The proposed project tests the efficacy of glutamate modulators in non-depressed individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD); the primary hypothesis is that the glutamate modulator being tested reduces heavy drinking days compared to the active control. It also aims to investigate, using a 2 by 2 factorial (2x2) design, the hypothesis that the effects of the glutamate modulator are enhanced when combined with behavioral treatment.
  • 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; history of severe withdrawal...
  • Pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant during the study period
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • 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). In the case of the use of other drugs, alcohol is...
  • 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
What rules you out
  • 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; history of severe withdrawal phenomena over the past 6 months (e.g., inpatient stabilization...
  • 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's taking place

  • New York, New York, United States

Compensation & support

Compensation mentioned.

ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.

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 - 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?

Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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