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New treatment option for Familial Alcoholism Vulnerability
Official title Functional Neuroimaging of Alcoholism Vulnerability: Probing Glutamate and Reward, Using the mGluR5 Inhibitor Mavoglurant
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05203965
What this study is testing
What is Mavoglurant (AFQ056)?
Mavoglurant (AFQ056) is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for familial alcoholism vulnerability.
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 purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of Mavoglurant in clarifying the neurobiology of alcoholism risk. This is a one-site, randomized, within subjects, counterbalanced double-blind study of a single dose (200mg) of Mavoglurant and placebo.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Ages 18-45 years
- Estimated full-scale IQ\>70
- Individual can cooperate with all study procedures
- No history of neurological disorder (e.g., epilepsy)
- No major medical condition (e.g., cancer)
You likely can't join if
- A diagnosis of any psychotic disorder, or current mood or anxiety disorders under DSM-V, using the SCID-V-RV psychiatric interview
- A current diagnosis of: a) Alcohol use disorder, if severe (AUD, mild or moderate OK if no craving, tolerance, and withdrawal 3 months prior to...
- Report of psychotic disorder in a 1º relative
- Auditory or visual impairment that interferes with test-taking
- Prenatal exposure to alcohol plus currently meeting criteria for features of fetal alcohol syndrome
- Not speaking English fluently or being a non-native English speaker, or being educated in a primary language other than English \> grade 1
See the full eligibility criteria
- Ages 18-45 years
- Estimated full-scale IQ\>70
- Individual can cooperate with all study procedures
- No history of neurological disorder (e.g., epilepsy)
- No major medical condition (e.g., cancer)
- No history of significant head trauma
- Stable medication treatment 6 weeks prior to study enrollment
- Negative urine drug and breathe alcohol test at time of MRI scan
- Negative urine pregnancy test at time of MRI scan
- No MR contra-indications (e.g., in-body metal implant, severe claustrophobia)
- No contra-indications to study drug
- A diagnosis of any psychotic disorder, or current mood or anxiety disorders under DSM-V, using the SCID-V-RV psychiatric interview
- A current diagnosis of: a) Alcohol use disorder, if severe (AUD, mild or moderate OK if no craving, tolerance, and withdrawal 3 months prior to interview) b) Substance use disorder
- Report of psychotic disorder in a 1º relative
- Auditory or visual impairment that interferes with test-taking
- Prenatal exposure to alcohol plus currently meeting criteria for features of fetal alcohol syndrome
- Not speaking English fluently or being a non-native English speaker, or being educated in a primary language other than English \> grade 1
- Intellectual Disability (Full Scale IQ\<70)
- Traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness \> 30 minutes or concussion in last 30 days
- Presence or history of neurosurgery or any neurologic illness that may affect brain physiology (e.g., epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis), including focal brain lesion seen on structural MRI (all structural scans are read by...
- A current major medical condition (e.g. cancer, heart failure)
- Current pregnancy (all females will be tested with urine screens on the day of MRI)
- Women not on an effective form of birth control/contraception or abstinent during time of study visits to prevent exposure of the investigational drug to suspected fetus
- Current substance use with the exception of marijuana (THC), provided last use of THC was 24+ hours before visit (All participants will receive a urine screen for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates and a breath...
- Inability to comprehend the consent form appropriately
- Inability to cooperate with study procedures
- Other specific fMRI exclusions include metal devices, clips or fragments in body (orbital xray performed if needed)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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