Nitrate-rich juice study for heavy drinkers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special juice rich in nitrates can improve cognitive function in people who drink heavily. It may help those who want to understand or boost their brain health while continuing or receiving treatment for alcohol use.
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Who can take part
- You must be a heavy drinker, defined as more than 15 drinks per week for men or 8 drinks per week for women (one drink equals about 14 grams of pure alcohol).
- You must have been drinking heavily in the last week and not plan to quit within the next month.
- Alternatively, you could be hospitalized for alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorder and still receiving treatment.
- You must have a score greater than 13 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a test that checks memory and thinking skills.
- You cannot have any current or past infectious diseases or serious heart, brain, liver, or kidney conditions.
- You must not be allergic to beets or any other ingredients in the study juice.
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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