Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:38 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:38 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00360594
Brief Summary:
Acamprosate is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of alcoholism. The purpose of this study is to see if initiating acamprosate early in alcohol detoxification instead of waiting until detoxification has been completed effects the course of detoxification, adverse events during detoxification, drop out rate during the rehabilitative treatment phase, or overall efficacy of acamprosate for those with alcohol dependence who plan to receive at least two months of rehabilitative pharmacotherapy with acamprosate.
Detailed Description:
Biphasic clinical trial, consisting of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled detoxification treatment phase (DP), followed by 9-week open-label rehabilitative treatment phase (RP).
Study:
NCT00360594
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00360594