Alcohol Use DisorderPhase 2NCT02252536
HORIZANT (Gabapentin Enacarbil Extended-Release Tablets) for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
A Phase 2 study testing gabapentin enacarbil in people with Alcohol Use Disorder, run by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) at 10 sites in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether gabapentin enacarbil is effective in the treatment of problems with alcohol. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- What is being tested?
- gabapentin enacarbil
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 346 participants
- Where
- 10 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Jun 2015to Mar 2017
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Subjects must meet each one of the following inclusion criteria in order to be eligible for participation in the study:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have a current (past 12 months) DSM-5 diagnosis of AUD.
- Have a BAC by breathalyzer equal to 0.000 when s/he signed the informed consent document (either just prior to or immediately after signing consent).
- Be seeking treatment for problems with alcohol.
- Additional will be evaluated in clinic.
Who cannot join
- Evaluations will be conducted in clinic.
Trial locations and contacts
10 sites in 1 country.
10 sites in 1 country
United States10 sites
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224
Boston University Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75235
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida, 33136
Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital
New York, New York, 10025
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Friends Research Institute
San Francisco, California, 94103
About this study
Official title: Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of HORIZANT (Gabapentin Enacarbil) Extended-Release Tablets for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine whether gabapentin enacarbil is effective in the treatment of problems with alcohol.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Being tested
- gabapentin enacarbil, Placebo
- Keywords
- alcohol use disorder, alcoholism, alcohol dependence, drinking alcohol
- Medical subject headings
- Alcoholism, Alcohol Drinking
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
gabapentin enacarbilDrug
Also called Horizant Extended Release Tablets
Horizant Extended Release Tablets, 600 mg, white to off-white, oval shaped tablets, taken 2 times per day
PlaceboDrug
Placebo tablet, white to off-white, oval shaped tablets, taken 2 times per day
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pill | Placebo comparator | Matching placebo, sugar pill Receives: Drug: Placebo |
| Gabapentin Enacarbil | Active comparator | 600 mg Gabapentin Enacarbil (Horizant) Receives: Drug: gabapentin enacarbil |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Subjects With no Heavy Drinking Days (PSNHDD)
The primary objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of HORIZANT (gabapentin enacarbil) Extended-Release Tablets 600 mg twice daily (BID) with matched placebo on the primary alcohol consumption outcome endpoint, percentage of subjects with no heavy drinking days (PSNHDD) during the last 4 weeks of treatment, among patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Secondary outcomes (13)
Percentage of Subjects Abstinent From Alcohol (Key Secondary Endpoint)
Timeline Follow-back drinking data is used to calculate the % of subjects that report not drinking alcohol during weeks 22-25
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Percentage of Subjects With a World Health Organization (WHO) Drinking Risk Category Decrease of at Least 1-level
Timeline Follow Back data is used to calculate the % of participants that decrease at least 1-level WHO drinking risk category. The WHO has developed a drinking risk categorical scale that can be used in a responder analysis approach to assess clinically relevant decreases in alcohol consumption (Aubin et al-2015). The WHO 1- and 2-level decrease endpoints are the percentage of subjects experiencing at least 1- and 2-level decrease in WHO levels of alcohol consumption, respectively, from the level at baseline (the period including the 28 days before screening) to the level during the last 4 weeks of the maintenance phase (Study Weeks 22-25). The WHO levels are as follows:
Males Females Low Risk 1 to 40g 1 to 20g Medium Risk 41 to 60g 21 to 40g High Risk 61 to 100g 41 to 60g Very High Risk 101+g 61+g
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Percentage of Subjects With a World Health Organization (WHO) Drinking Risk Category Decrease of at Least 2-levels
Timeline Follow Back data is used to calculate the % of participants that decrease at least 1-level WHO drinking risk category. The WHO has developed a drinking risk categorical scale that can be used in a responder analysis approach to assess clinically relevant decreases in alcohol consumption (Aubin et al-2015). The WHO 1- and 2-level decrease endpoints are the percentage of subjects experiencing at least 1- and 2-level decrease in WHO levels of alcohol consumption, respectively, from the level at baseline (the period including the 28 days before screening) to the level during the last 4 weeks of the maintenance phase (Study Weeks 22-25). The WHO levels are as follows:
Males Females Low Risk 1 to 40g 1 to 20g Medium Risk 41 to 60g 21 to 40g High Risk 61 to 100g 41 to 60g Very High Risk 101+g 61+g
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Percentage of Days Abstinent Per Week
Timeline Follow Back daily drinking data used to calculate the % of days abstinent per week.
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Percentage of Heavy Drinking Days Per Week
Timeline Follow Back data used to calculate the % of heavy drinking days per week. Heavy drinking is 4+ drinks per day for females and 5+ drinks per day for males
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Weekly Mean Number of Drinks Per Week
Timeline Follow Back data used to calculate the weekly mean number of drinks per week
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Weekly Mean Drinks Per Drinking Day
Timeline Follow Back daily drinking data used to calculate the weekly mean drinks per drinking day
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Cigarettes Per Week Among Smokers
A quantity frequency interview of three questions to assess cigarette smoking behavior and other tobacco/nicotine containing products use during the study: 1) "Over the past week, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes?", 2) "On the days you smoked during the past week, how many cigarettes did you smoke on average?", and 3) "Have you used any other tobacco or nicotine containing products besides cigarettes in the past week (e.g., cigars, cigarellos, pipes, bidis, or smokeless tobacco such as pan, chewing tobacco, or snuff, or nicotine replacement therapies such as patch or gum)?".
Measured: Weeks 22-25
Alcohol Craving Score [Alcohol Craving Scale - Short Form (ACQ-SR-R)]
The ACQ-SR-R contains 12-items adapted from the 47-item ACQ-NOW developed by Singleton et al (1994) to assess craving for alcohol among alcohol users in the current context (right now). Each item has a 1 to 7 raw score (from strongly disagree to strongly agree). Items 3, 8, and 11 are reverse keyed. A general craving index is derived by summing all items and dividing by 12. Minimum score is 1 and maximum score is 7. Higher scores are indicative of higher craving.
Mixed effects models as stated in Section 9.4.3 of the SAP will be generated for the total score and for the 4 subscales. Covariates for these models will be identified
Measured: Weeks 24 and 26
Alcohol Related Consequences (ImBIBe) Score
ImBIBe is a 15-item questionnaire in which the subject responds on a 5-point scale (0-4) responses to questions on the consequences of alcohol use. This scale was adapted from the Drinker Inventory of Consequences questionnaire based on FDA recommendations on patient reported outcomes (Miller \& Tonigen-1995). The potential range is 0-60. A higher score indicates a worse outcome. The questions are added together. A question that is missing is imputed with the average value of all other questions in the questionnaire.The total score is the sum of the individual item scores.
Mixed effects models as stated in Section 9.4.3 will be generated for the total score. Covariates for these models will be identified
Measured: Weeks 24 and 26
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Score
The PSQI is a 19-item questionnaire assessing the subject's overall sleep experience in the past 30 days (Buysse et al-1989). The lower the overall score, the better the person sleeps. The tool has an adequate internal reliability, validity and consistency for clinical and community samples of the various populations. Range is (0-21); >6 indicative of "poor" sleep quality.
Measured: Week 26
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Score
The BAI consists of 21 questions about how the subject has been feeling in the last week, expressed as common symptoms of anxiety (such as numbness and tingling, sweating not due to heat, and fear of the worst happening). This inventory was designed to minimize the overlap with depression scales (Beck et al-1988).The BAI has a maximum score of 63. The standardized cutoffs for anxiety severity are: 0-7: minimal level of anxiety 8-15: mild anxiety 16-25: moderate anxiety 26-63: severe anxiety
Measured: Week 26
Beck Depression Inventory - II
The BDI-II is a 21-item multiple choice questionnaire that is used for measuring the severity of depression (Beck et al-1966). Each item is scored on a scale value of 0 to 3. The standardized cutoffs for depression severity are:
0-13: minimal depression 14-19: mild depression 20-28: moderate depression 29-63: severe depression
Measured: Week 26
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Sep 2014 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2015
- Primary completionMar 2017
- Study completionMar 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Alcohol Use DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 346 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
- Collaborators
- Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Raye Z. Litten, Ph.D., Study chair, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02252536
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NCIG - 006
- Status last verified
- Oct 2018
- First submitted
- 26 Sep 2014
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2018
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Nov 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of HORIZANT (Gabapentin Enacarbil) Extended-Release Tablets for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02252536
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NCIG - 006
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Keywords
- alcohol use disorder, alcoholism, alcohol dependence, drinking alcohol
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 346 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)US National Institutes of Health
- Collaborators
- Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Study start
- Jun 2015
- Primary completion
- Mar 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Sep 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 21 Sep 2018
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether gabapentin enacarbil is effective in the treatment of problems with alcohol.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Pill | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboMatching placebo, sugar pill |
| Gabapentin Enacarbil | Active comparator | Drug: gabapentin enacarbil600 mg Gabapentin Enacarbil (Horizant) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Subjects must meet each one of the following inclusion criteria in order to be eligible for participation in the study:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have a current (past 12 months) DSM-5 diagnosis of AUD.
- Have a BAC by breathalyzer equal to 0.000 when s/he signed the informed consent document (either just prior to or immediately after signing consent).
- Be seeking treatment for problems with alcohol.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Evaluations will be conducted in clinic.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| gabapentin enacarbilAlso: Horizant Extended Release TabletsHorizant Extended Release Tablets, 600 mg, white to off-white, oval shaped tablets, taken 2 times per day | Drug | Gabapentin Enacarbil |
| PlaceboPlacebo tablet, white to off-white, oval shaped tablets, taken 2 times per day | Drug | Sugar Pill |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Subjects With no Heavy Drinking Days (PSNHDD)
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
The primary objective of the study is to compare the efficacy of HORIZANT (gabapentin enacarbil) Extended-Release Tablets 600 mg twice daily (BID) with matched placebo on the primary alcohol consumption outcome endpoint, percentage of subjects with no heavy drinking days (PSNHDD) during the last 4 weeks of treatment, among patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
13 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Subjects Abstinent From Alcohol (Key Secondary Endpoint)
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
Percentage of Subjects With a World Health Organization (WHO) Drinking Risk Category Decrease of at Least 1-level
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
Percentage of Subjects With a World Health Organization (WHO) Drinking Risk Category Decrease of at Least 2-levels
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
Percentage of Days Abstinent Per Week
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
Percentage of Heavy Drinking Days Per Week
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
Weekly Mean Number of Drinks Per Week
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
Weekly Mean Drinks Per Drinking Day
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
Cigarettes Per Week Among Smokers
Time frame: Weeks 22-25
Alcohol Craving Score [Alcohol Craving Scale - Short Form (ACQ-SR-R)]
Time frame: Weeks 24 and 26
Alcohol Related Consequences (ImBIBe) Score
Time frame: Weeks 24 and 26
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Score
Time frame: Week 26
Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Score
Time frame: Week 26
Beck Depression Inventory - II
Time frame: Week 26
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Nov 2018.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Raye Z. Litten, Ph.D. study chair
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
10 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing gabapentin enacarbil in people with Alcohol Use Disorder, run by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) at 10 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Nov 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 10 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Sep 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Percentage of Subjects With no Heavy Drinking Days (PSNHDD) (time frame: Weeks 22-25). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Nov 2018.