N-acetylcysteine for restoring glutamate/glutathione homeostasis and reducing heavy drinking in co-occurring bipolar and alcohol use disorders

Date Added
October 6th, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00153022
Researcher
James Prisciandaro

List of Studies

Keywords
Alcohol, Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This research study evaluates the effects of an investigational medication, NAC, in individuals with Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder. Participants in the study will be assigned to one of two medication conditions and will take either NAC or a matched placebo. Study medication will be taken for 28 days. There will be 5 study visits, with 3 MRI brain imaging scans completed. Questionnaires and clinical interview measures will be completed at study visits along with consistent assessment of potential side effects from study medication.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sara Hix
843-792-0572
hixs@musc.edu

Gabapentin for Restoring GABA/glutamate Homeostasis in Co-occurring Bipolar and Cannabis Use Disorders: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, MRI Study

Date Added
August 3rd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00112593
Researcher
James Prisciandaro

List of Studies

Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This research study evaluates the effects of anFDA-approved medication Gabapentin in individuals with Bipolar Disorder who smoke marijuana. Participants in the study will will be assigned to take either Gabapentin or a matched placebo. Study medication will be taken for 17 days. There will be 5 study visits, with 2 MRI brain imaging scans completed. Questionnaires and clinical interview measures will be completed at study visits along with consistent assessment of potential side effects from study medication.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sara Hix
843-792-0572
hixs@musc.edu



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