Treatment of alcohol dependent patients at-risk for subclinical Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Alcohol use disorder; Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS); Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Mental Health - Addiction

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001182381
• Lead Sponsor: Prof Stephen Bowden

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-08-11
• Study Completion: 2018-08-23
• Last Update Posted: 7 December 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 128

Inclusion Criteria

Alcohol dependent patients presenting to Depaul House residential withdrawal unit.
Meet DSM-IV criteria for Alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse, as assessed with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) version 6.0.0 (Sheehan & Lecrubier, 2009).
Consumption of at least six standard drinks daily for a period of at least three months.

Exclusion Criteria

Difficulties with language comprehension.
Significant pre-existing cognitive impairment due to a cause other than alcohol abuse or dependence.
Recent regular use of any non-prescription drug other than alcohol.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified