Treating Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. [ 2011 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Stephen Bowden (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jon Currie

Brief description Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a common and frequently undiagnosed neurological disease due to thiamine deficiency. The condition leads to cognitive and neurological disability and mostly affects people with alcohol dependence. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is eminently treatable with thiamine, although we have insufficient knowledge regarding the best dose of thiamine to treat the condition. This project proposes two controlled trials to evaluate treatment effectiveness of thiamine for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Funding Amount $AUD 179,279.31

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant