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Drug Treatment for Depressed Alcoholics (naltrexone/fluoxetine)
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) |
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Information provided by: | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) |
Purpose
This study will examine the effects of combing naltrexone and fluoxetine (Prozac) versus fluoxetine and placebo in alcoholics with co-occurring major depression. Both groups will actively participate in the 6-month study, which includes weekly individual Dual Disorders Recovery Counseling during the first month and every two weeks during the second through sixth months, plus the naltrexone and fluoxetine or fluoxetine and placebo. Subjects will complete follow-up assessments at 9 and 12 months.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
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Alcoholism Depression |
Drug: naltrexone (Revia) Drug: fluoxetine (Prozac) |
Phase IV |
MedlinePlus related topics: Alcoholism; Depression
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Combined Pharmacotherapy in Depressed Alcoholics
Expected Total Enrollment: 106
Expected completion: March 2005
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years - 65 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Location and Contact Information
More Information
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