Guanfacine for Alcohol Use Disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if guanfacine, a medication that calms certain brain signals, can help people reduce or stop drinking. You may qualify if you have moderate to severe alcohol use disorder and want to quit.
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Who can take part
- You are male or female and identify with your sex assigned at birth.
- You have moderate to severe alcohol use disorder.
- You are 18 or older with a body mass index between 18 and 35.
- You want to quit drinking and have recently used alcohol.
- You are generally healthy and can read English.
- You are not using certain medications or have serious health conditions like heart disease.
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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