Sleep medication for insomnia and alcohol use disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a sleep medication called daridorexant to see if it helps people with both insomnia and alcohol use disorder sleep better and reduce drinking. It may offer a new way to address both problems together.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have trouble sleeping at least 3 nights a week for at least 3 months
- You drink 4 or more standard drinks on at least 4 occasions in the past month
- You have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder
- You are willing to seek treatment for both sleep and alcohol problems
- You can read and speak English
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