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NCT03175549 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Medication Development in Alcoholism: Apremilast Versus Placebo
A Phase 2 study of Alcohol Use Disorder, sponsored by The Scripps Research Institute.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 51
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03175549: Completed Phase 2 study of Alcohol Use Disorder, sponsored by The Scripps Research Institute.
NCT03175549 is a Phase 2 study of Alcohol Use Disorder that has completed, run by The Scripps Research Institute. The registered enrollment target is 51 participants, below the 328-participant average among 184 other Alcohol Use Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (84% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03175549, a Phase 2 study of Alcohol Use Disorder, has completed, sponsored by The Scripps Research Institute.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 51 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The primary hypotheses under test are that alcohol dependent subjects treated with apremilast will report decreased craving for alcohol following alcohol exposure in the laboratory and report significantly less drinking under naturalistic conditions, than those treated with placebo.
Primary Outcome
Total Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores of craving severity in response to in vivo alcohol cues. Higher scores indicate greater craving severity with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 80.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Apremilast
Study Locations (1)
California
- The Scripps Research Institute Pearson Center for Alcoholism and Addiction Research - La Jolla
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 51 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-04-01 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT03175549 record still lists
NCT03175549 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 51 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 328-participant average among 184 other Alcohol Use Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (84% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Alcohol Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT03175549 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03175549 about?
NCT03175549 is a clinical study titled "Medication Development in Alcoholism: Apremilast Versus Placebo". The primary hypotheses under test are that alcohol dependent subjects treated with apremilast will report decreased craving for alcohol following alcohol exposure in the laboratory and report significantly less drinking under naturalistic conditions, than those treated with placebo.
What is the current status of trial NCT03175549?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 51 participants. The study started on 2017-11-01. Estimated completion is 2020-04-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03175549 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03175549?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Apremilast (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03175549?
This trial is sponsored by The Scripps Research Institute, which has 16 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03175549 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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