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New treatment option for Alcohol Use Disorder
Official title Environment and Alcohol: A Pilot Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06860607
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease that causes more than 140,000 US deaths each year. AUD treatment often includes therapy and medication.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
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 100. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- To meet eligibility for this study, participants must meet all the following criteria:
- At least 21 years old
- Owns a cellular device ("smart phone") and is willing to download the EMA application and use it to answer the study questionnaires
- Diagnosis of alcohol use disorder (minimum of 2 DSM-5 criteria on a valid diagnostic tool, e.g., Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)...
- Self-reported drinking, according to alcohol Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB), of \> 7 drinks per week for females or \> 14 drinks per week for males, on...
You likely can't join if
- Any individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from this study:
- Current use of FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for AUD (or of a medication intended as an off-label use to treat AUD as determined by the MAI), or...
- Medical and/or mental health conditions that are clinically unstable and would therefore compromise the safety and/or scientific integrity of the...
- Known history of clinically significant cybersickness.
- Any other reason or clinical condition that the Investigators judge would interfere with study participation and/or be unsafe for a participant
- Unable to speak, read, write, and understand English Justification: Many of the assessments have only been validated in English, and therefore, a...
See the full eligibility criteria
- To meet eligibility for this study, participants must meet all the following criteria:
- At least 21 years old
- Owns a cellular device ("smart phone") and is willing to download the EMA application and use it to answer the study questionnaires
- Diagnosis of alcohol use disorder (minimum of 2 DSM-5 criteria on a valid diagnostic tool, e.g., Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) or the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID))
- Self-reported drinking, according to alcohol Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB), of \> 7 drinks per week for females or \> 14 drinks per week for males, on average, during the 28-day period prior to screening + at least four...
- Most recent Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol - revised (CIWA-Ar) score \< 10
- If a female of childbearing potential: not pregnant or breastfeeding, no intention to become pregnant during the study duration, and agrees to use a highly effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy for the...
- Any individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from this study:
- Current use of FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for AUD (or of a medication intended as an off-label use to treat AUD as determined by the MAI), or currently seeking treatment for AUD
- Medical and/or mental health conditions that are clinically unstable and would therefore compromise the safety and/or scientific integrity of the study, as determined by the MAI or study team respectively.
- Known history of clinically significant cybersickness.
- Any other reason or clinical condition that the Investigators judge would interfere with study participation and/or be unsafe for a participant
- Unable to speak, read, write, and understand English Justification: Many of the assessments have only been validated in English, and therefore, a non-English translation would jeopardize the scientific integrity of the...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Baltimore, Maryland, 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 100 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Baltimore, Maryland, 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.