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NCT00325182 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

The Effects of Levetiracetam on Alcohol Dependent Subjects

A Phase 4 study of Alcoholism, sponsored by Boston University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
40
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00325182: Completed Phase 4 study of Alcoholism, sponsored by Boston University.

NCT00325182 is a Phase 4 study of Alcoholism that has completed, run by Boston University. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 374-participant average among 65 other Alcoholism trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00325182, a Phase 4 study of Alcoholism, has completed, sponsored by Boston University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will attempt to examine whether Levetiracetam (Keppra (TM)) can help people with alcohol dependence cut down on their alcohol consumption. In addition, the investigation will assess the effectiveness of Keppra on reducing withdrawal symptoms post alcohol cessation. Matched group of historical controls of alcohol dependent patients receiving placebo will be used for comparison.Based on the mechanism of action of Keppra we hypothesize that it may be effective in promoting abstinence and reducing drinking behavior in alcohol dependent patients.

Primary Outcome

The primary outcome of this study will be determined by comparing the mean drinks consumed per day at baseline (the month prior to the screening session) compared with the mean drinks per day consumed during week 11 of the treatment period.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Levetiracetam
  • OTHER Historical controls

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Boston University Dept of Psychiatry Clinical Studies Unit - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2006-01
Est. Completion 2009-10
Phase Phase 4
Boston University

185 total trials

What the finished NCT00325182 record still lists

NCT00325182 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 374-participant average among 65 other Alcoholism trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Alcoholism appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Levetiracetam is the first listed.

NCT00325182 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00325182 about?

NCT00325182 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of Levetiracetam on Alcohol Dependent Subjects". This study will attempt to examine whether Levetiracetam (Keppra (TM)) can help people with alcohol dependence cut down on their alcohol consumption. In addition, the investigation will assess the effectiveness of Keppra on reducing withdrawal symptoms post alcohol cessation. Matched group of histor...

What is the current status of trial NCT00325182?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2006-01. Estimated completion is 2009-10.

What conditions does trial NCT00325182 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcoholism.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00325182?

The interventions under investigation include: Levetiracetam (DRUG), Historical controls (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00325182?

This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00325182 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Alcoholism

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Where NCT00325182's enrollment target sits among peer trials

40 54th of 65 higher than 9 of 65 other Alcoholism trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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