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Sertraline and Naltrexone for Alcohol Dependence

This study has been completed.
Study NCT00000440.   Last updated on June 23, 2005.   Information provided by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

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Descriptive Information Fields
Brief Title  Sertraline and Naltrexone for Alcohol Dependence
Official Title  Sertraline and Naltrexone for Alcohol Dependents
Brief Summary

This study is a double-blind, placebo-controlled outpatient trial to improve, through the addition of sertraline (Zoloft), the abstinence and relapse rates in alcohol- dependent individuals currently taking naltrexone (Revia).

Detailed Description
Study Phase Phase II
Study Type  Interventional
Study Design  Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Efficacy Study
Primary Outcome Measure 
Secondary Outcome Measure 
Condition  Alcoholism
Intervention  Drug: naltrexone (Revia)
Drug: sertraline (Zoloft)
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Recruitment Information Fields
Recruitment Status  Completed
Enrollment  124
Start Date 
Completion Date September 2002
Eligibility Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Meets the criteria for alcohol dependence.
  • Abstinent from alcohol for a period of at least 5 days and not greater than 30 days.
  • Able to read English and complete study evaluations.
  • A stable residence and a telephone to ensure that subjects can be located during the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently meets criteria for substance abuse or dependence with the exception of nicotine dependence.
  • Current use of disulfiram (Antabuse) or a MAO Inhibitor.
  • Psychotic or otherwise severely psychiatrically disabled (i.e., depressed, suicidal, current mania).
  • Major depression at the time of assessment.
  • Previous treatment with naltrexone (Revia) for alcohol dependence.
  • Significant underlying medical conditions such as cerebral, renal, thyroid, or cardiac disease.
  • Abstinent longer than 30 days prior to admission to program.
  • Hepatocellular disease or elevated bilirubin levels.
  • Females who are pregnant, nursing, or not using a reliable method of birth control.
Gender Both
Ages 18 Years to 55 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers No
Contacts ††
Location Countries  United States
Administrative Information Fields
NCT ID  NCT00000440
Organization ID NIAAAFAR11222
Secondary IDs ††
Study Sponsor  National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborators ††
Investigators 
Information Provided By National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Verification Date November 2004
First Received Date  November 2, 1999
Last Updated Date June 23, 2005

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