Overview

Prevention of Alcohol Intolerance

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study is designed to determine whether Asians who are especially sensitive to alcohol exposure can be protected by boosting their activities of an alcohol disposing enzyme. This will be accomplished by administering broccoli sprouts that are rich in an agent that increases protective enzyme activity. The test system involves applying alcohol patches to the skin and measuring skin redness.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Paul Talalay, M.D.
Treatments:
Ethanol