Alcohol and aggression brain study
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how alcohol affects the brain in people with a history of aggression or alcohol use disorder. You may be able to join if you're a right-handed adult who drinks regularly and fits one of the specific groups being studied.
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Who can take part
- Be between 21 and 55 years old and right-handed.
- Drink more than 10 drinks per week or binge drink at least once a month.
- Be willing to stop drinking alcohol for 24 hours before brain scans.
- Have no metal in your body (like implants, plates, or screws) and weigh less than 300 pounds.
- Not be currently seeking or in treatment for alcohol use disorder.
- If you have a history of aggression, you must have at least two angry outbursts a week or three aggressive acts in the past year.
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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