Role Of Acetyl-L-carnitine In The Treatment Of Cognitive Deficit In Chronic Alcoholism
| Effect | Increase |
| Values | Word fluency improved compared to baseline in the group that received acetyl-l-carnitine |
| Trial Design | Randomized trial |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 55 |
| Sex | n/a |
| Age Range | 30-44, 45-64 |
Patients with chronic alcoholism who were experiencing cognitive deficits received either 500 mg of acetyl-l-carnitine or placebo four times daily. A battery of neuropsychological tests were performed at baseline, 45, and 90 days alongside routine blood and urine tests at baseline and on day 90.
