NCT04108104

Brief Summary

Double-blind randomised, parallel-group, three-arm, multicentre, placebo-controlled study The primary objective is to demonstrate the superiority of the combination of Periactine® (cyproheptadine 8 mg/day or 12 mg/day) and Alpress® (prazosin 5 mg/day or 10 mg/day) over placebo on the reduction of the total alcohol consumption (TAC), in alcohol-dependent patients. 180 patients will be randomised into the two treatment groups (N=60 in the low-dose group and N=60 in the high-dose group) and the placebo group (N=60).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
154

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2019

Geographic Reach
1 country

35 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 25, 2019

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 27, 2019

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 30, 2019

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 28, 2021

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

April 15, 2024

Status Verified

April 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

September 25, 2019

Last Update Submit

April 12, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in the mean quantity of alcohol consumed per day in the three groups

    weeks 9 to 12

Study Arms (3)

Low-dose group

EXPERIMENTAL

Periactine® (Cyproheptadine 8 mg/day; two times 4 mg: morning and evening) and Alpress® (5 mg once a day slow-release: evening administration).

Drug: CyproheptadineDrug: Alpress LP

High-dose group

EXPERIMENTAL

Periactine® (Cyproheptadine 12 mg/day; three times 4 mg: morning, noon and evening) and Alpress® (10 mg \[2 tablets of 5 mg\] once a day slow-release: evening administration)

Drug: CyproheptadineDrug: Alpress LP

Placebo group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo of Periactine® (three times per day: morning, noon and evening) and placebo of Alpress® (once a day: evening)

Drug: CyproheptadineDrug: Alpress LP

Interventions

3-month treatment

Also known as: Periactine®
High-dose groupLow-dose groupPlacebo group

3-month treatment

Also known as: Prazosin
High-dose groupLow-dose groupPlacebo group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Severe alcohol use disorder
  • High-risk alcohol consumption

You may not qualify if:

  • Patient with orthostatic hypotension
  • Patient with hypotension
  • History of uncontrolled hypertension
  • Patient at risk for urinary retention associated with urethroprostatic disorders
  • Patient with a clinically-active malignancy
  • Patient with a confirmed cirrhosis
  • History of bronchial asthma
  • History of uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
  • History of cardiovascular disease not under control
  • Severe psychiatric disorder
  • History of alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (35)

Centre Hospitalier d'Abbeville

Abbeville, France

Location

Centre d'Addictologie "Pierre-Fouquet" - CHD La Candélie

Agen, France

Location

clinique de la Bréhonnière

Astillé, France

Location

Centre de Soins, d'Accompagnement et de Prévention en addictologie Bizia

Bayonne, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier de la Côte Basque - Service d'addictologie

Bayonne, France

Location

Cabinet Médical

Bersée, France

Location

CHRU Brest - Hôpital Cavale Blanche

Brest, France

Location

HIA Clermont Tonnerre

Brest, France

Location

Service Universitaire d'Addictologie de Lyon - Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier

Bron, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil - Service Hépato-Gastro-entérologie

Créteil, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Dijon - Service d'addictologie

Dijon, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Annecy Genevois

Épagny, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Camille Claudel

La Couronne, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier de La Rochelle

La Rochelle, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Emile-Roux

Le Puy-en-Velay, France

Location

Centre hospitalier Esquirol - Pôle d'addictologie en Limousin

Limoges, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lyon - Hôpital de la Croix Rousse

Lyon, France

Location

CHU Provences-Alpes Côte d'Azur Hôpital Publique

Marseille, France

Location

Clinique Saint Barnabé

Marseille, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire Saint Eloi - Service d'addictologie et complications somatiques

Montpellier, France

Location

Hôpital St-Julien

Nancy, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nantes - site Hôtel-Dieu

Nantes, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier universitaire de Nice - Hôpital Archet II

Nice, France

Location

Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

Nîmes, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans - Hôpital La Source - Service d'hépato-gastro-entérologie et oncologie digestive

Orléans, France

Location

Centre Médico-Psychologique Saint-Marc

Orléans, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne

Paris, France

Location

Hôpital Fernand-Widal

Paris, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier de Pau - Unité d'addictologie

Pau, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes - Hôpital Pontchaillou - Centre hépato-digestif

Rennes, France

Location

Centre Ambulatoire de Santé Mentale

Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Nazaire

Saint-Nazaire, France

Location

Association Hospitalière de Bourgogne Franche-Comté

Saint-Rémy, France

Location

cabinet médical du Dr El-Ayoubi

Tours, France

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Aubin HJ, Berlin I, Guiraud J, Bruhwyler J, Batel P, Perney P, Trojak B, Bendimerad P, Guillou M, Bisch M, Grall-Bronnec M, Labarriere D, Delsart D, Questel F, Moirand R, Bernard P, Trovero F, Pham HP, Tassin JP, Puech A. Prazosin and cyproheptadine in combination in the treatment of alcohol use disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Addiction. 2024 Jul;119(7):1211-1223. doi: 10.1111/add.16484. Epub 2024 Apr 10.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alcoholism

Interventions

CyproheptadinePrazosin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Alcohol-Related DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DibenzocycloheptenesBenzocycloheptenesPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsPiperidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsQuinazolinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring

Study Officials

  • Alain Puech

    Kinnov Therapeutics

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 25, 2019

First Posted

September 27, 2019

Study Start

November 30, 2019

Primary Completion

October 28, 2021

Study Completion

January 31, 2022

Last Updated

April 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations