Brain and heart scans in alcohol use disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses special brain and heart scans to see how sugar (glucose) is used in people with alcohol use disorder compared with people without it. It may help researchers understand the brain–heart connection in alcohol use disorder.
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Who can take part
- Be age 21 to 65 years old
- Be able and willing to sign consent and complete all study visits
- Avoid all alcohol for 24 hours before each lab scan day
- Be in one of these categories: have current alcohol use disorder with heavy drinking, or be a control person who drinks little and does not have alcohol use disorder
- Be able to safely do MRI/PET scans: no metal or other scan-safety issues, and you can lie still for up to about 2 hours
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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