Ondansetron for the Treatment of Heavy Drinking Among Emerging Adults
Summary
This study will evaluate the efficacy of ondansetron + BASICS Plus in reducing severe or binge drinking among emerging adults. BASIC Plus (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) has been the most validated brief intervention among college students. The BASICS program provides personal feedback, motivation, and strategies that enhance normative drinking patterns
Description
We propose to conduct a 9 week study to test the efficacy of ondansetron in a heavy drinking (non-dependent) emerging adult population. We will enroll individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 years as this period overlaps with the general population of those attending college and who can be defined as emerging adults. We will conduct a double-blind control study in which 150 individuals will be randomized into 2 groups, therefore the N will be 300.
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Control: Placebo Control, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Factorial Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Conditions
Alcohol Abuse
Intervention
Ondansetron, Sugar Pill, BASICS Plus
Location
Uva Care
Charlottesville
Virginia
United States
22911
Status
Recruiting
Source
University of Virginia
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00890149
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism (u.s.)
Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It conducts research focused on improving the treatment and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems to reduce the health, social, and economic consequences of this disease. NIAAA, NIMH, and NIDA were created as coequal institutes within the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration in 1974. It was established within the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH in 1992.
Sugar Alcohol Dehydrogenases
Reversibly catalyzes the oxidation of a hydroxyl group of sugar alcohols to form a keto sugar, aldehyde or lactone. Any acceptor except molecular oxygen is permitted. Includes EC 1.1.1.; EC 1.1.2. and EC 1.1.99.
Alcohol-induced Disorders
Disorders stemming from the misuse and abuse of alcohol.
Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures
A condition where seizures occur in association with ethanol abuse (ALCOHOLISM) without other identifiable causes. Seizures usually occur within the first 6-48 hours after the cessation of alcohol intake, but may occur during periods of alcohol intoxication. Single generalized tonic-clonic motor seizures are the most common subtype, however, STATUS EPILEPTICUS may occur. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1174)
National Institute On Drug Abuse (u.s.)
Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It supports a comprehensive research portfolio that focuses on the biological, social, behavioral and neuroscientific bases of drug abuse on the body and brain as well as its causes, prevention, and treatment. NIDA, NIAAA, and NIMH were created as coequal institutes within the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration in 1974. It was established within the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH in 1992.
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