Longer diazepam use may curb alcohol relapse
NCT ID NCT02242955
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving people with alcohol dependence a one-month course of diazepam (40 mg per day) after detoxification could reduce the chance of relapsing into drinking within the next three months. The standard detoxification treatment is usually about one week. The idea was that longer treatment might ease lingering anxiety that often leads to relapse. The study enrolled 26 adults who had already started detoxification.
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Locations
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Department of Addiction Medicine
Lille, 59037, France
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Outpatient Addiction Center "CSAPA - Le Pari"
Lille, 59037, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
diazepam
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a longer treatment approach to help prevent early alcohol relapse after detoxification.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The extended diazepam use also carries risks like dependence and side effects.
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