Novel strategies for the treatment of alcohol dependance [ 2006 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Kirsten Morley (Principal investigator)

Brief description The proposed project is designed to extend my current project and improve the treatment of alcohol dependence by addressing three barriers to successful treatment. Firstly, a novel, integrated, stepped-care treatment for alcohol dependence and comorbid anxiety or depression will be examined in a randomised controlled trial. Secondly, the relationship between sleep disturbances, relapse and treatment retention and outcomes will be characterised. Thirdly, genetic predictors to the treatment of the anti-craving medications, acamprosate and naltrexone will be investigated. The first two aims will utilise subjects recruited across three sites in Sydney while the third aim will involve analyses of blood samples and clinical data from my current project

Funding Amount $AUD 290,629.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Australian Clincal Research ECF