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Anti-Glutaminergic Agent

Pregabalin plus BBCET for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study whether pregabalin can help reduce risky drinking and PTSD symptoms in people with certain genes. It will also look at whether pregabalin is safe and well tolerated in this population.

Eligible Conditions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Alcoholism

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Heavy Drinking Days as Measured by the Time Line Follow Back (TLFB)
PTSD Cluster B Symptoms as Measured by the PTSD Checklist (PCL)
PTSD Cluster E Symptoms as Measured by the PCL

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 3 trial • 57 Patients • NCT02884908
46%
Reports of medical or psychiatric issues
4%
Hospitalization
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Pregabalin + BBCET
Placebo + BBCET

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Pregabalin + BBCET - NI/NI typeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will be comprised of subjects with the NI/NI type who receive study medication (Pregabalin) and Brief Behavioral Compliance Enhancement Treatment (BBCET).
Group II: Pregabalin + BBCET - NI/I/II typeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group will be comprised of subjects with the NI/I/II type who receive study medication (Pregabalin) and Brief Behavioral Compliance Enhancement Treatment (BBCET).
Group III: Placebo + BBCET - NI/I/II typePlacebo Group1 Intervention
This group will be comprised of subjects with the NI/I/II type who receive placebo and Brief Behavioral Compliance Enhancement Treatment (BBCET).
Group IV: Placebo + BBCET - NI/NI typePlacebo Group1 Intervention
This group will be comprised of subjects with the NI/NI type who receive placebo and Brief Behavioral Compliance Enhancement Treatment (BBCET).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Pregabalin plus BBCET
2017
Completed Phase 3
~60

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Maryland, BaltimoreLead Sponsor
688 Previous Clinical Trials
374,599 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
800 Previous Clinical Trials
1,362,954 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Pregabalin (Anti-Glutaminergic Agent) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02884908 — Phase 3
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research Study Groups: Pregabalin + BBCET - NI/I/II type, Pregabalin + BBCET - NI/NI type, Placebo + BBCET - NI/I/II type, Placebo + BBCET - NI/NI type
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Pregabalin Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02884908 — Phase 3
Pregabalin (Anti-Glutaminergic Agent) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02884908 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Do the elderly have any success with this type of treatment?

"According to the age range delineated in the eligibility requirements, the minimum age for participation is 18 and the maximum is 65."

Answered by AI

Are there any current openings for participants in this research project?

"The trial, which was originally posted on September 1st 2016 and updated November 8th 2022, is not looking for participants at this moment. However, 607 other trials are actively recruiting patients."

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How many people are involved in this clinical trial?

"Unfortunately, this study is no longer recruiting patients for participation. The original posting date was September 1st, 2016 and the most recent update was on November 8th, 2022. However, there are 586 other trials focused on alcoholism that are currently admitting participants and 21 studies investigating Pregabalin plus BBCET actively recruiting patients."

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Could I be a candidate for this particular medical research?

"Up to 252 patients that struggle with alcoholism can participate in this trial, so long as they are between 18-65 years old. There are a few notable requirements for would-be participants, such as being of European or African American descent, providing written informed consent, and having good physical health as determined by a complete physical examination and EKG among other tests."

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What medical condition is Pregabalin commonly used in conjunction with BBCET to treat?

"Pregabalin in conjunction with BBCET has shown to be an effective treatment for fibromyalgia, anxiety disorders, and vitamin b12 deficiency."

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Is there an increased risk for patients who take Pregabalin and BBCET together?

"Pregabalin plus BBCET is considered safe based on our team's estimation. This assessment comes from the fact that this is a Phase 3 trial, which suggests that not only does some data support efficacy, but multiple rounds of data also support safety."

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~7 spots leftby Apr 2025