Naltrexone and Memantine Effects on Alcohol Drinking Behaviors
Conditions
Alcohol Drinking
Trial Phase
Phase 2
Trial Purpose and Description
Trial Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the combined effects of the study medications naltrexone and memantine on alcohol drinking behaviors. Participants will be randomized to receive a combination of these medications over a one week period and then participate in a laboratory session. During this session, participants are given an initial drink of alcohol followed by the choice to drink up to 12 more drinks over a three-hour period. These medications are hypothesized to reduce craving and number of drinks consumed prior to and after exposure to the initial drink of alcohol and during the three hour drinking period.
Participation Guidelines
- Age:
- 21 Years - 50 Years
- Gender:
- Both
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21-50
- Able to read English at 6th grade level or higher and to complete study evaluations
- Regular alcohol drinker
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals who are seeking alcohol treatment
- Medical conditions that would contraindicate the use of study medication
- Regular use of other substances
- Sponsor:
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Yale University
- Dates:
- January 2012
- Last Updated:
- January 25, 2012
- Study HIC#:
- 1005006779
Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT01519063


