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COMT Inhibition in Alcohol Use Disorder/ADHD

University of Colorado, Denver
NCT IDNCT03904498ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 2

Target enrollment

62

Study length

about 3.5 years

Ages

21–65

Locations

1 site in CO

About this study

This trial is testing whether tolcapone, a COMT inhibitor, helps with alcohol use, decision-making, brain activity related to alcohol cues, response inhibition, and attention. Participants will receive either tolcapone or a placebo for 1293 days.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Take Placebo
  • 2.Take Tolcapone
PhasePhase 2
DrugTolcapone
Routeoral

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low8%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

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Drug classes

tolcapone

Drug routes

oral (Oral Tablet)

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health