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New treatment option for Alcohol Use Disorder
Official title Neural and Hormonal Influences on Sex Differences in Risk for AUD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04929288
What this study is testing
What is Alcohol?
Alcohol is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for alcohol use disorder.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The sex gap in alcohol consumption is closing rapidly, due to alarming increases among women. From 2002-2013, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) increased 84% for women, compared to 35% for men.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 26. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- consume 4/5 drinks per week
- fluent in English
- high school education
- right-handed
- regular menstrual cycles (women)
You likely can't join if
- serious medical problems
- body weight \ 210 lbs
- current medical or psychiatric conditions requiring medication for which alcohol is contraindicated
- substance use disorder other than alcohol
- current or recent history of inpatient/intensive treatment for addictive behaviors
- pregnant, nursing, on hormonal contraception
See the full eligibility criteria
- consume 4/5 drinks per week
- fluent in English
- high school education
- right-handed
- regular menstrual cycles (women)
- serious medical problems
- body weight \ 210 lbs
- current medical or psychiatric conditions requiring medication for which alcohol is contraindicated
- substance use disorder other than alcohol
- current or recent history of inpatient/intensive treatment for addictive behaviors
- pregnant, nursing, on hormonal contraception
- contraindications for fMRI
- smoking \> 5 cigarettes per day
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years to 26 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Columbus, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.