Health Condition 1: F102- Alcohol dependence
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Amritha S
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Age 21 to 60 years -Male -Ability to read, write and speak Kannada, Malayalam or English -Diagnosed with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome by a consultant psychiatrist on the basis of ICD 10-DCR criteria -Minimal withdrawal symptoms (CIWA-Ar score -No use of benzodiazepines at least 12 hours prior to testing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Presence of any other major independent psychiatric illness -Presence of any major physical illness (hepatic encephalopathy, chronic renal disease, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders) -Presence of any major neurological illness (epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, degenerative disorders) -Poor visual acuity -Harmful use of any other psycho-active substance other than nicotine
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive deficits, degree of alcohol use, quality of lifeTimepoint: single assessment at the end of the study (after 2 years) | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neuropsychological profile of patients with alcohol dependenceTimepoint: single assessment at the end of study | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAmritha S
Kasturba Medical College
Outcome results
None listed