Effects Of Modafinil On Neural Correlates Of Response Inhibition In Alcohol-dependent Patients
Effect | Decrease |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 24 hours |
Number of Subjects | 32 |
Sex | Male |
Age Range | 18-29, 30-44 |
Acute supplementation of 200mg modafinil is able to reduce symptoms of alcohol dependence in alcohol-dependent but abstaining persons, associated with a reduction in impulsivity as assessed by stop signal reaction time. The reduction in impulsivity was only significant for the persons with lower (worse) baseline self-control