Status:

COMPLETED

Optimizing Pharmacotherapy for Bipolar Alcoholics

Lead Sponsor:

University of Miami

Conditions:

Bipolar Disorder

Alcohol Dependence

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of naltrexone and valproate in the treatment of comorbid bipolar disorder and alcohol dependence.

Detailed Description

Bipolar disorder has the highest rate of association with alcohol and other substance use disorders. This complex clinical presentation is asociated with severe disabilities,morbidity and heightened r...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects will meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV (DSM-IV) criteria for current alcohol dependence and a concurrent bipolar disorder

Exclusion

  • 1\) Schizophrenia, schizoaffective and any nonbipolar psychotic disorder, unipolar major depression, primary anxiety disorder,mental retardation and signs of impaired cognitive functioning.
  • 2\) Opiate dependence, abuse, or on opioid maintenance treatment for any reason and those with positive urine screen for opiate.
  • 3)Current DSM-IV criteria for dependence on substances other that alcohol, cannabis,nicotine or caffeine.
  • 4\) Neurological conditions including epilepsy, history of brain injury,encephalitis or any organic brain syndrome or documented focally abnormal EEG.
  • 5)Medical conditions including severe cardiac, liver, kidney, endocrine, hematologic, or other impairing medical conditions, or impending surgery
  • 6)Pregnancy
  • 7)Inability or unwillingness to use contraceptive methods
  • 8)Any medical condition or other reason that in the opinion of the investigator would prevent the subject from completing the protocol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

88 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00302133

Start Date

May 1 2006

End Date

July 1 2013

Last Update

May 17 2016

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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Miami, Florida, United States, 33136