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Clinical Trials/EUCTR2014-002456-90-SE
EUCTR2014-002456-90-SEActive, not recruitingPhase 1

Integrated Exposure-Based Therapy for Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Dependence: Effects of the FAAH inhibitor PF-04457845 on Extinction. A Randomized Controlled Trial. - FAAH Inhibition in PTSD and Alcoholism

Stockholm Centre for Dependency Disorders, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet0 sites120 target enrollmentStarted: September 2, 2014Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 1
Status
Active, not recruiting
Sponsor
Enrollment
120

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
Female

Inclusion Criteria

  • 2) Age >18 years
  • 3) Diagnosed with current PTSD and current alcohol dependence according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fourth Edition) (DSM-IV), as determined by The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM IV Disorders and clinical examination by a psychiatrist.
  • Are the trial subjects under 18? no
  • Number of subjects for this age range:
  • F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
  • F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 110
  • F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
  • F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 10

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1) Current DSM-IV substance dependence other than nicotine, as determined by SCID and clinical examination by a psychiatrist and negative urine screen for illicit drugs.
  • 2) Current DSM-IV psychotic, as determined by SCID, and clinical examination by a psychiatrist.
  • 3) Clinically significant suicidal or homicidal ideation on clinical assessment with the relevant section of The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) and clinical examination by a psychiatrist.
  • 4) Any current medication or medical condition that in the judgment of the investigator could interfere with treatment.
  • 5) Pregnancy or nursing. To be eligible, women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test prior to the start of study drug, and agree to use a method of contraception that is adequate in the judgment of the investigator for the duration of the study.
  • 6) Insufficient memory of the trauma (for prolonged exposure to be effective).
  • 7) Dissociative disorder which is more severe or affects the subject more than her PTSD.

Investigators

Sponsor
Stockholm Centre for Dependency Disorders, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet

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