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From Uncomplicated Alcoholism to Korsakoff's Syndrome (ALCOBRAIN)
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified April 2014 by University Hospital, Caen.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Sponsor:
University Hospital, Caen
Collaborators:
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
National Research Agency, France
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University Hospital, Caen
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01455207
First received: October 18, 2011
Last updated: April 8, 2014
Last verified: April 2014
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Purpose
This research project aims to identify factors that contribute to the heterogeneity observed in neuroradiological and neuropsychological signs of chronic alcoholism. The investigators overarching hypothesis is that the heterogeneity of alcoholic consequences on brain structure and metabolism, and cognition is mainly related to individual differences in pattern of alcohol use, gene pool, nutritional status and history of withdrawal symptoms.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Alcoholism Alcohol Amnestic Disorder | Behavioral: Neuropsychological testing Biological: blood draw Genetic: genetic testing Other: Brain imaging examination |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Non-Randomized Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | From Uncomplicated Alcoholism to Korsakoff's Syndrome: Clinical, Genetic, Neuropsychological and Brain Examinations |
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics:
Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources:
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Neurotoxicity Syndromes
Beriberi
U.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University Hospital, Caen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Evidence of brain dysfunctioning measured by neuropsychological testing and brain examination(MRI and PET) [ Time Frame: one year ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- treatment outcomes (sobriety or relapse) [ Time Frame: one year ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 220 |
| Study Start Date: | January 2012 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | January 2015 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | January 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
| alcoholic patients |
Behavioral: Neuropsychological testing
assessment of memory, executive functions and ataxia
Biological: blood draw
hepatic markers, red blood markers and vitamin markers
Genetic: genetic testing
genes coding for thiamine enzymes (α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex, transketolase et pyruvate dehydrogenase)
Other: Brain imaging examination
MRI, DTI and PET examinations
|
| korsakoff patients |
Behavioral: Neuropsychological testing
assessment of memory, executive functions and ataxia
Biological: blood draw
hepatic markers, red blood markers and vitamin markers
Genetic: genetic testing
genes coding for thiamine enzymes (α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex, transketolase et pyruvate dehydrogenase)
Other: Brain imaging examination
MRI, DTI and PET examinations
|
| healthy controls |
Behavioral: Neuropsychological testing
assessment of memory, executive functions and ataxia
Biological: blood draw
hepatic markers, red blood markers and vitamin markers
Genetic: genetic testing
genes coding for thiamine enzymes (α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex, transketolase et pyruvate dehydrogenase)
Other: Brain imaging examination
MRI, DTI and PET examinations
|
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 21 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Completed at least 8 years of education (primary school equivalent)
- Age-normal corrected hearing and visual acuity
Exclusion Criteria:
- documented loss of consciousness of over 30 minutes, documented compound skull fracture, or clear neurological sequelae of head trauma
- history of medical or neurological illness or trauma potentially affecting the CNS, e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, psychosurgery, insulin coma.
- active tuberculosis or history of or any malignancy requiring chemotherapy
- history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- metal implantation (e.g., pacemakers) or other factors that preclude MRI scanning for subjects selected for the neuroimaging examination
- meet DSM-IV criteria for current (past 3 months) other Substance Abuse
- met DSM-IV criteria for other Substance Dependence
- Have used other substances more than 5 times in the past month
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01455207
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01455207
Contacts
| Contact: Julien Chavant, MA | 2 31 06 54 95 ext +33 | memoire-recherche.caen@inserm.fr |
Locations
| France | |
| Caen University Hospital | Recruiting |
| Caen, France, 14000 | |
| Principal Investigator: François Vabret, MD | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University Hospital, Caen
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
National Research Agency, France
More Information
Additional Information:
| Responsible Party: | University Hospital, Caen |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01455207 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
2011-A00495-36 11-050 |
| Study First Received: | October 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | April 8, 2014 |
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Caen:
|
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Positon Emission Tomography Behavior |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
|
Alcoholism Korsakoff Syndrome Wernicke Encephalopathy Alcohol Amnestic Disorder Alcohol-Related Disorders Substance-Related Disorders Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Memory Disorders Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Alcohol-Induced Disorders, Nervous System Neurotoxicity Syndromes Signs and Symptoms |
Poisoning Alcohol-Induced Disorders Amnesia Neurocognitive Disorders Brain Diseases, Metabolic Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Metabolic Diseases Thiamine Deficiency Vitamin B Deficiency Avitaminosis Deficiency Diseases Malnutrition Nutrition Disorders |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on July 21, 2017