Testing a sleep medicine for alcohol use disorder and stress-related drinking
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medicine called suvorexant, which is used for sleep, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less, especially when stressed. You would receive the medicine or a placebo, and researchers will track your drinking and stress levels over several weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of moderate to severe alcohol use disorder.
- You drink at least 7 drinks per week (women) or 14 drinks per week (men).
- You are looking for treatment for your drinking.
- You are generally healthy and not taking certain medications for sleep, liver problems, or other conditions.
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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