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Brief medicine trial to help reduce heavy alcohol drinking

Alcohol Use Disorder

Part of Mental health clinical trials.

This Phase 2 study tests a brief medication approach meant to reduce “problem drinking.” It may help people cut back or stop alcohol use by adjusting brain signaling related to drinking cravings and urges.

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Phase
Phase 2
Enrollment
120 people
Ages
21 years to 70 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • You currently have an alcohol use disorder and you’ve had heavy drinking most days recently
  • You’re generally physically healthy enough for study participation
  • You can safely stay away from alcohol for the first 24 hours of the study
  • You’re age 21 to 70 and can understand and follow study instructions (English)
  • You don’t have certain mental health conditions like major depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia
  • You don’t have serious safety issues (heart problems, uncontrolled medical illnesses, pregnancy)

View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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