Clinical trial for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Official title Sensory and Physical Reactions to Beverage Cues
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07788716
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out if different drinks cause different levels of craving and how those feelings change over time.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for adults aged 21 to 70 who currently have a mild or greater alcohol use disorder.
- What's involved
- Participants will hold and smell different beverages without drinking them, then rate their cravings and how much they like the drink. They will also provide breathalyzer readings and complete health checks.
- Time commitment
- Participants will attend two separate study visits to complete the testing sessions.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 70
You may be able to join if
- Age 21-70 years.
- Current AUD (mild or greater severity on the SCID-5).
- Regular drinkers (at least one drink in past week as identified in TLFB) able to identify a preferred alcoholic beverage (e.g., beer, wine, spirits...
- Willing to abstain from alcohol for ≥12 hours prior to each session and arrive with BrAC = 0.000% at visit 1 and ≤ 0.020% at visit 2.
You likely can't join if
- CIWA-Ar ≥10 which suggests clinically meaningful withdrawal.
- Pregnancy, nursing, or planning pregnancy.
- Medical contraindications to any alcohol exposure (e.g., liver disease, unstable cardiovascular condition).
- Current use of medications that strongly affect craving or alcohol consumption (e.g., naltrexone, acamprosate, disulfiram).
- Severe psychiatric illness or symptoms (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, active suicidal ideation) that would interfere with procedures.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Dallas, 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, but 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 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Dallas, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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