Study of brain imaging in people with alcohol use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study collects natural history information and brain imaging (MRI) using an imaging instrument to compare people with alcohol use disorder and people without. It may help researchers understand how brain imaging works in real-world participants and how it relates to alcohol-related health.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Be pre-screened and cleared for an NIAAA study (or already enrolled in one)
- Test negative for alcohol on a breath test before consent and on study testing
- Test negative on a urine drug test before consent and on study testing (with some exceptions noted)
- Be able to do an MRI safely and comfortably (no metal that can’t go in the MRI and able to lie flat and tolerate enclosed spaces)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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