Oxytocin Treatment of Alcohol Dependence

Summary

This study will test in individuals who have alcohol dependence (alcohol addiction) the hypotheses 1) that intranasal oxytocin treatment will decrease withdrawal symptoms during medical detoxification and 2) that intranasal oxytocin treatment for 12 weeks in the outpatient setting will decrease drinking.

Timeline

Start

2013-01

Primary completion

2013-12

Completion

2014-03

Drugs

Indications