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Last Update Posted: 2005-06-24
Recruiting has ended
All Genders accepted | 21 Years-70 Years |
Estimated Participants | No Expanded Access |
Interventional Study | Does not accept healthy volunteers |
Drug Therapy for Alcohol Detoxification
This project will provide relevant clinical information for primary care practitioners treating alcohol withdrawal syndrome in outpatient settings. This double-blind, placebo- controlled clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of lorazepam (Ativan) and carbamazepine (Tegretol) in alcoholics who meet the criteria for a diagnosis of uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Participants are randomized to five days of treatment with a 1-week posttreatment followup.
Eligibility
Relevant conditions:
Alcoholism
If you aren't sure if you meet the criteria above speak to your healthcare professional. Criteria may be updated but not reflected here, do not hesitate to contact the study if you think are close to fitting criteria.
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