Status:

COMPLETED

Safety and Efficacy of Nalmefene in Patients With Alcohol Dependence

Lead Sponsor:

H. Lundbeck A/S

Conditions:

Alcohol Dependence

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of nalmefene in patients with alcohol dependence.

Detailed Description

Alcohol dependence is a maladaptive pattern of alcohol use, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least three of a number of criteria such as tolerance, withdra...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • In- and outpatients who:
  • had a primary diagnosis of alcohol dependence according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - text revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria
  • had had ≥6 Heavy Drinking Days (HDDs) in the 4 weeks preceding the Screening Visit

Exclusion

  • The patient:
  • had a severe psychiatric disorder or an antisocial personality disorder
  • had risk of suicide evaluated by the suicidality module of the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
  • had a history of delirium tremens or alcohol withdrawal seizures
  • reported current or recent (within 3 months preceding screening) treatment with disulfiram, acamprosate, topiramate, naltrexone or carbimide, or with any opioid antagonists
  • was pregnant or breast-feeding
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

665 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00811941

Start Date

March 1 2009

End Date

November 1 2010

Last Update

August 7 2013

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