Pregnenolone for alcohol use and depression
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a natural steroid called pregnenolone can help people who have both alcohol use disorder and major depression. You would take the study medication for several weeks and have brain scans and mood assessments to see if it reduces drinking and improves mood.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 55 years old
- You have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (problem drinking that affects your life)
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (ongoing depression)
- You are willing to take a study medication and come to study visits
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You can have an MRI scan (no metal implants, claustrophobia, etc.)
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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