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Official title Drinking, Acetate, and Stress
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06584448
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to learn how drinking alcohol affects how people experience stress and how that is affected by the body's chemistry. Specifically, the investigators will be studying relationships of drinking and a stress hormone called cortisol.
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 55. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Medically stable male or female, aged 18-55.
- Able to read, write and complete a multitude of self-assessments in English
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for current Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
You likely can't join if
- people with any significant current medical conditions (neurological, cardiovascular, endocrine, thyroid, renal, liver), seizures (for LTS people...
- Current DSM-5 substance use disorder (other than AUD or tobacco use disorder)
- Any metallic objects implanted in their body which would make imaging unsafe (pacemaker, etc)
- Claustrophobia, or other inability to participate in an MRI
- A positive test result at intake appointment and subsequent appointments on urine drug screens conducted for illicit drugs. (Note: participants will...
- Women who are pregnant or nursing. Women who have an IUD that would make imaging unsafe.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Medically stable male or female, aged 18-55.
- Able to read, write and complete a multitude of self-assessments in English
- Meets DSM-5 criteria for current Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Participants who have Alcohol Use Disorder and are actively drinking must be willing to receive (at no cost) inpatient treatment for AUD for a period of up to 30 days. Participants who have been treated for an Alcohol...
- people with any significant current medical conditions (neurological, cardiovascular, endocrine, thyroid, renal, liver), seizures (for LTS people only- seizures directly related to alcohol detoxification are not an...
- Current DSM-5 substance use disorder (other than AUD or tobacco use disorder)
- Any metallic objects implanted in their body which would make imaging unsafe (pacemaker, etc)
- Claustrophobia, or other inability to participate in an MRI
- A positive test result at intake appointment and subsequent appointments on urine drug screens conducted for illicit drugs. (Note: participants will not be paid for study visits if they test positive for an illicit drug...
- Women who are pregnant or nursing. Women who have an IUD that would make imaging unsafe.
- Recent taking of medications that may influence study outcomes (e.g., disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate, anticonvulsants).
- people likely to exhibit clinically significant alcohol withdrawal during the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Compensation & support
Some study costs may be covered.
Compensation likely.
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, 18 years to 55 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New Haven, Connecticut, 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.