Suvorexant for alcohol use disorder and PTSD
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether the sleep medication suvorexant can help people with both alcohol use disorder and PTSD. If you're struggling with drinking, PTSD symptoms, and poor sleep, this trial may offer a new treatment option.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 21 and 65 years old.
- You need to have moderate to severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) and current PTSD symptoms that bother you.
- You must be motivated to cut back or stop drinking, and be willing to work on your PTSD.
- You should have trouble sleeping — a score of 7 or higher on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) questionnaire.
- You cannot be taking other sleep medications, and you must agree to avoid them during the study.
Quick eligibility check
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