Overview

Acute Effects of Cortisol on Alcohol Craving in Alcohol Dependence

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To investigate the effects of cortisol on alcohol craving and stress reactivity in alcohol addicted subjects. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over, single administration of study medication. Study hypothesis: Cortisol has an inhibiting effect on alcohol craving and stress reactivity in alcohol dependent subjects.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital Inselspital, Berne
Treatments:
Cortisol succinate
Ethanol
Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate
Hydrocortisone acetate
Mannitol