Study tests how men and women respond to alcohol abstinence
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 1 study looks at sex differences in how the body and brain respond when people stop drinking alcohol for a short time. You may be asked to complete questionnaires and provide blood samples to measure changes during the abstinence period.
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Who can take part
- You drink alcohol at a moderate social level (not heavy or abstinent by choice)
- You can read and complete study forms and procedures in English
- Your body weight falls within a BMI of 18.5 to 32
- You can get blood drawn with a usable vein (venous access needed)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not plan to become pregnant during the study infusion phase
- You can follow the birth control requirements during the study
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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