Brain imaging study of stress and alcohol use disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a special brain scan to look at how stress and alcohol use affect the brain. It may help people with PTSD, alcohol use disorder, or healthy volunteers understand these conditions better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have been diagnosed with either PTSD or alcohol use disorder (or you are a healthy volunteer who does not have these conditions)
- If you have alcohol use disorder, you must drink more than 14 drinks per week (men) or 7 drinks per week (women)
- You are not currently taking psychiatric medications (like antidepressants or anxiety meds)
- You have no metal in your body that would prevent an MRI scan
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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