Understanding Treatment Response With Naltrexone Among White Alcoholics

Summary

This is a study involving treatment for alcohol dependence among males of European or Asian decent. The ultimate aim of this line of investigation is to further establish a genetic link between alcohol dependence and treatment by defining an endophenotype associated with treatment response. The study consists of two inpatient alcohol challenge sessions with treatment using random assignment to either naltrexone or placebo.

Timeline

Start

2007-12

Primary completion

2010-04

Completion

2010-06

Drugs

Indications