Blood test for heavy drinkers put to the test – but study pulled
NCT ID NCT04557631
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to see how well a blood test (phosphatidylethanol) detects heavy alcohol use. Researchers planned to compare test results in heavy drinkers and check how stable the samples are over time. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available.
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Study facts
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- Started
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Sep 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
the study will be proposed to all major ethanol-consuming patients with an alcohol use disorder, seen in consultation, in anticipation of hospital withdrawal in addiction service.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Person with alcohol consumption ≥ 40g/day (women) and ≥ 60g/day (men) according to WHO criteria * Person hospitalized for a hospital withdrawal in the addiction service of Lille's hospital, without other distinctions. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient opposing the use of their personal data in the study * Patient subject to protective measures (guardianship or curatorship) * Person deprived of liberty
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