Research on Individualized Treatment for Alcoholism (RITA)

August 30, 2007 updated by: Indiana University School of Medicine

Posttreatment Effects of Naltrexone

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two psychosocial treatments that differed in scope and intensity (Broad Spectrum Treatment and Motivational Enhancement Treatment) combined with 3 or 6 months of treatment with naltrexone on alcohol drinking behaviors in alcohol dependent patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

185

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Indiana
      • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
        • University Hospital, Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

21 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • men and women between the ages of 21-65
  • current DSM-IV diagnosis of alcohol dependence
  • abstinent for a minimum of 3 and maximum of 21 days prior to treatment initiation
  • able to participate in an 18-month outpatient study
  • live within a one hour or less commute to Fairbanks
  • fluent in English
  • women of child-bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test and use effective contraceptive methods.
  • score as contemplators or greater on the Readiness For Change Scale

Exclusion Criteria:

  • severe hepatic disease (gGGT, SGOT or other liver functions greater than 4 times normal)
  • opiate use (for any reason) in the last 14 days or a history of opioid dependence in the past year
  • pregnant or lactating females or those unwilling to use birth control
  • inability, according to the opinion of the interviewer, to follow medication instructions and safety precautions
  • comorbid substance dependence (but not abuse) diagnosis in the past 6 months, excluding nicotine or marijuana dependence
  • concomitant use of medications intended to decrease drinking (e.g. disulfiram)
  • meeting current DSM criteria for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, bulimia/anorexia, dementia, major depression

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Percent Days Abstinent
Time Frame: 18 months
18 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Percent Heavy Drinking Days
Time Frame: 18 months
18 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Indiana University School of Medicine

Collaborators

Brown University
George Washington University
VA Boston Healthcare System

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dena Davidson, PhD, Indiana University School of Medicine

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2000

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 30, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

August 31, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 31, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 30, 2007

Last Verified

August 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • R01AA012696-01A1 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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