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ritanserin and Alcohol Drinking

ritanserin has been researched along with Alcohol Drinking in 10 studies

Ritanserin: A selective and potent serotonin-2 antagonist that is effective in the treatment of a variety of syndromes related to anxiety and depression. The drug also improves the subjective quality of sleep and decreases portal pressure.
ritanserin : A thiazolopyrimidine that is 5H-[1,3]thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidin-5-one which is substituted at position 7 by a methyl group and at position 6 by a 2-{4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methylidene]piperidin-1-yl}ethyl group. A potent and long-acting seratonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) antagonist of the subtype 5-HT2 (Ki = 0.39 nM), it is used in the treatment of a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. It has little sedative action.

Alcohol Drinking: Behaviors associated with the ingesting of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, including social drinking.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Ritanserin is a potent long-acting 5-HT2 antagonist that acts centrally."6.39Ritanserin and alcohol abuse and dependence. ( Meert, TF, 1994)
"Ritanserin is a potent long-acting 5-HT2 antagonist that acts centrally."2.39Ritanserin and alcohol abuse and dependence. ( Meert, TF, 1994)
"Risperidone doses that produce marked 5-HT2, but low dopamine D2, receptor blockade (1 and 0."1.295-HT2 receptor antagonists do not reduce ethanol preference in Sardinian alcohol-preferring (sP) rats. ( Ciccocioppo, R; Massi, M; Panocka, I; Pompei, P, 1993)
"Buspirone was without important effects on the high alcohol preferring rats."1.29Effects of various serotonergic agents on alcohol intake and alcohol preference in Wistar rats selected at two different levels of alcohol preference. ( Meert, TF, 1993)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's10 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Panocka, I5
Ciccocioppo, R4
Pompei, P1
Massi, M5
Stefanini, E1
Gessa, GL1
Naranjo, CA1
Poulos, CX1
Lanctôt, KL1
Bremner, KE1
Kwok, M1
Umana, M1
Polidori, C2
Myers, RD1
Lankford, MF1
Meert, TF2
Romagnoli, S1
Froldi, R1
Gallate, JE1
McGregor, IS1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
5HT3 Antagonists to Treat Opioid Withdrawal and to Prevent the Progression of Physical Dependence[NCT01549652]133 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-04-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Beck Depression Inventory Score (BDIS) Change From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

The Beck Depression Inventory (a 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory) yields a single summed score between 0 and 63; higher scores indicate more severe depression. Change is from baseline score (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken prior to receiving ondansetron or placebo, at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal-0.44

Change in Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

The VAS is a 0 to 100 millimeter scale where 0 corresponds to no pain and 100 to extreme pain, used by participants to indicated their level of pain over the last two weeks. Change is from baseline score for average level of pain (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken prior to receiving ondansetron or placebo, at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal-2.68

Change in Roland-Morris Disability Index (RMDI) From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

The Roland-Morris Disability Index is a 24-question instrument used to assess level of disability from lower back pain. Scores range from 0-24 with lower scores corresponding to fewer symptoms. Change is from baseline score (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken prior to receiving ondansetron or placebo, at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal-2.59

Beck Depression Inventory Score (BDIS) Change From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

The Beck Depression Inventory (a 21-item self-report multiple-choice inventory) yields a single summed score between 0 and 63; higher scores indicate more severe depression. Change is from baseline score (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in BDIS (Ondansetron)Change in BDIS (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence-0.60.2

Change in Objective Opioid Withdrawal Score (OOWS) From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

"Originally developed by Handelsman, the Objective Opioid Withdrawal Scale (OOWS) score is a well-characterized measure of opioid withdrawal in humans, calculated as the sum of a 13-item physician assessment documenting physically observable signs of withdrawal, which are rated as present (1) or absent (0) during the observation period. The minimum score of 0 means the patient is not showing any signs of opioid withdrawal. The maximum score of 13 signifies all signs of opioid withdrawal to the largest extent possible.~Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline OOWS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later an OOWS score was taken. If deemed necessary by the clinician, participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an OOWS score was taken. Change from the baseline OOWS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported." (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in OOWS (Ondansetron)Change in OOWS (Placebo)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal3.63.6

Change in Objective Opioid Withdrawal Score From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

"Originally developed by Handelsman, the OOWS score is a well-characterized measure of opioid withdrawal in humans, calculated as the sum of a 13-item physician assessment documenting physically observable signs of withdrawal, which are rated as present (1) or absent (0) during the observation period. The maximum score is 13 and suggests the patient is showing all signs of opioid withdrawal to the largest extent possible. The minimum score of 0 suggests the patient is not showing any signs of opioid withdrawal.~Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline OOWS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later an OOWS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an OOWS score was taken. Change from the baseline OOWS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported." (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in OOWS (Ondansetron)Change in OOWS (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence4.54.2

Change in Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

The VAS is a 0 to 100 millimeter scale where 0 corresponds to no pain and 100 to extreme pain, used by participants to indicated their level of pain over the last two weeks. Change is from baseline score for average level of pain (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in VAS Score (Ondansetron)Change in VAS Score (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence-2.9-2.8

Change in Roland-Morris Disability (RMDI) Index From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

The Roland-Morris Disability Index is a 24-question instrument used to assess level of disability from lower back pain. Scores range from 0-24 with lower scores corresponding to fewer symptoms. Change is from baseline score (taken at the beginning of the first study visit, prior to beginning of titration into morphine) to the score taken after taking morphine for 30 days (score taken at the beginning of second study visit). (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: 2 study days 1 month apart (at the start of each study visit)

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in RMDI (Ondansetron)Change in RMDI (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence-4.6-2.0

Change in Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Score (SOWS) From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

The Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Score (SOWS) score is calculated as the sum of 16 subjective patient-reported symptom scores rated on a scale of 0 to 4 (0=not at all, 4=extremely) based on what subjects were experiencing at the time of testing. A maximum score of 64 would suggest the patient is experiencing the symptoms of withdrawal to the maximum extent possible while the lowest score of 0 would suggest the patient is not experiencing any of the symptoms of withdrawal. Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline SOWS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later an SOWS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an SOWS score was taken. Change from the baseline SOWS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in SOWS (Ondansetron)Change in SOWS (Placebo)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal12.512.2

Change in Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Score From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

The SOWS score is composed of 16 subjective symptoms rated on a scale of 0 to 4 (0=not at all, 4=extremely) based on what subjects were experiencing at the time of testing. A maximum score of 64 would suggest the patient is experiencing the symptoms of withdrawal to the maximum extent possible while the lowest score of 0 would suggest the patient is not experiencing any of the symptoms of withdrawal. Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline SOWS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later an SOWS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an SOWS score was taken. Change from the baseline SOWS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in SOWS (Ondansetron)Change in SOWS (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence16.412.0

Profile of Mood States (POMS) Change in Score From Baseline (Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal)

Profile of Mood States (POMS) is a 65-question survey of how participants have been feeling over the past week, assessing tension, depression, anger, fatigue, confusion and vigor. Each question is on a 5-point scale: 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). Overall score range: 0 to 200 (lower scores corresponding to fewer symptoms), calculated by adding total scores for tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusing, and subtracting that total score from the total score for vigor. Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline POMS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later a POMS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an POMS score was taken. Change from the baseline POMS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported. (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in POMS Score (Ondansetron)Change in POMS Score (Placebo)
Prevention of Opioid Withdrawal29.328.3

Profile of Mood States (POMS) Change in Score From Baseline (Prevention of Physical Dependence)

(Profile of Mood States) POMS is a 65-question survey of how participants have been feeling over the past week, assessing tension, depression, anger, fatigue, confusion and vigor. Each question is on a 5-point scale: 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). Overall score range: 0 to 200 (lower scores corresponding to fewer symptoms), calculated by adding total scores for tension, depression, anger, fatigue and confusing, and subtracting that total score from the total score for vigor. Immediately prior to ondansetron or placebo administration a baseline POMS score was taken. 30 minutes later participants received naloxone, then 15 minutes later a POMS score was taken. If necessary (as deemed by the clinician), participants may have received a second naloxone dose (25 minutes following 1st naloxone dose), then 15 minutes later an POMS score was taken. Change from the baseline POMS score to the score assessed following the last naloxone dose is reported. (NCT01549652)
Timeframe: Baseline; 15 minutes following last naloxone dose

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Change in POMS (Ondansetron)Change in POMS (Placebo)
Prevention of Physical Dependence36.129.2

Reviews

1 review available for ritanserin and Alcohol Drinking

ArticleYear
Ritanserin and alcohol abuse and dependence.
    Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire). Supplement, 1994, Volume: 2

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Clinical Trials as Topic; Discrimination Learning; Disease Mo

1994

Trials

1 trial available for ritanserin and Alcohol Drinking

ArticleYear
Ritanserin, a central 5-HT2 antagonist, in heavy social drinkers: desire to drink, alcohol intake and related effects.
    Addiction (Abingdon, England), 1995, Volume: 90, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Ambulatory Care; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind

1995

Other Studies

8 other studies available for ritanserin and Alcohol Drinking

ArticleYear
5-HT2 receptor antagonists do not reduce ethanol preference in Sardinian alcohol-preferring (sP) rats.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1993, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Antipsychotic Agents; Haloperidol; Isoxazoles; Male; Piperidines; Rats; R

1993
Low responsiveness to agents evoking 5-HT2 receptor-mediated behaviors in Sardinian alcohol-preferring rats.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1995, Volume: 51, Issue:1

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Alcohol Drinking; Amphetamines; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Carbidopa; Dose-Resp

1995
The nucleus accumbens is a site of action for the inhibitory effect of ritanserin on ethanol intake in rats.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1993, Volume: 46, Issue:4

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Injections; Injections, Intraventricular; Injections, Subcutaneous; Male;

1993
Failure of the 5-HT2 receptor antagonist, ritanserin, to alter preference for alcohol in drinking rats.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1993, Volume: 45, Issue:1

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Cyanamide; Injections, Subcutaneous; Male; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Ri

1993
Effects of various serotonergic agents on alcohol intake and alcohol preference in Wistar rats selected at two different levels of alcohol preference.
    Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire), 1993, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Buspirone; Chlordiazepoxide; Citalopram; Dose-Response Relati

1993
Possible mechanism of action for the attenuation of ethanol intake induced by ritanserin in rats.
    Psychopharmacology, 1996, Volume: 128, Issue:2

    Topics: 5,7-Dihydroxytryptamine; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Brain; Ethanol; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; Inject

1996
The motivation for beer in rats: effects of ritanserin, naloxone and SR 141716.
    Psychopharmacology, 1999, Volume: 142, Issue:3

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Beer; Ethanol; Male; Motivation; Motor Activity; Naloxone; Narcotic Antag

1999
Long-lasting suppression of alcohol preference in rats following serotonin receptor blockade by ritanserin.
    Brain research bulletin, 1992, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Depression, Chemical; Fenclonine; Haloperidol; Male; Rats; Rats, Inbred S

1992