Overview

Comparing the Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Using Gabapentin Versus Lorazepam

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate if the medication Gabapentin, which is not approved for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal, is effective in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome compared to treatment with Lorazepam.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Treatments:
Ethanol
Gabapentin
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
Lorazepam