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Official title Acute Alcohol Response In Bipolar Disorder: a Longitudinal Alcohol Administration/fMRI Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05838274
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) affect up to 60% of individuals with bipolar disorder during their lifetime and is associated with worse illness outcomes, yet few studies have been performed to clarify the causes of this comorbidity. Understanding biological risk factors that associate with and predict the development of AUDs in bipolar disorder could inform interventions and prevention efforts to reduce the rate of this comorbidity and improve outcomes of both disorders.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
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
- for all participants:
- between 21 and 26 years of age
- having consumed at least 4 (men) or 3 (women) drinks on a single occasion over the last year
- euthymic at the time of enrollment for bipolar disorder participants: \- Meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 Research Version (DSM-V-RV)...
You likely can't join if
- For all people exclusion criteria include:
- history of significant medical illness, particularly if possible changes in cerebral tissue
- neurologic abnormality including significant head trauma (loss of consciousness of ≥5-min)
- full Scale intelligence quotient (IQ) \<85
- contraindication to MRI scanning
- positive pregnancy test
See the full eligibility criteria
- for all participants:
- between 21 and 26 years of age
- having consumed at least 4 (men) or 3 (women) drinks on a single occasion over the last year
- euthymic at the time of enrollment for bipolar disorder participants: \- Meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 Research Version (DSM-V-RV) diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder, confirmed by structured interview
- For all people exclusion criteria include:
- history of significant medical illness, particularly if possible changes in cerebral tissue
- neurologic abnormality including significant head trauma (loss of consciousness of ≥5-min)
- full Scale intelligence quotient (IQ) \<85
- contraindication to MRI scanning
- positive pregnancy test
- current cannabis use disorder\>moderate
- history of severe AUDs
- scores \> 15 on the alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT; part of phone screen)
- ever being in an abstinence-oriented treatment program for alcohol use
- reporting wanting to quit drinking but not being able to
- any medical, religious, or other reasons for not drinking alcohol
- history of heart attack, heart trouble, high blood pressure, diabetes, or liver disease
- an adverse reaction to alcoholic beverages
- reporting never consuming 4 (men) or 3 (women) or more drinks on a single occasion over the last year
- unwillingness to have a friend or family member drive them home after the alcohol administration sessions
- a past year substance use disorder (other than alcohol, cannabis, or nicotine) Additional exclusion criteria for bipolar disorder participants: \- not taking medications for greater than or equal to 4 weeks (i.e...
- any prior psychiatric hospitalizations
- lifetime history of a neurodevelopmental disorder, affective disorder, psychotic disorder, eating disorder
- greater than 1 month of lifetime psychotropic medication.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Austin, Texas, 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, 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 Austin, Texas, 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.