Brain scan study for heavy drinkers
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a special brain scan to look at how alcohol use affects energy production in brain cells. It may help researchers find new ways to treat alcohol use disorder.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder.
- You have a history of heavy drinking in the past 30 days (more than 4 drinks a day or 14 a week for men; more than 3 a day or 7 a week for women).
- You do not have other serious mental health conditions (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) or other substance use disorders (like opioid or cocaine use).
- You are not taking certain medications (like metformin, insulin, or blood thinners) that could affect the scan or increase risks.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not a radiation worker or have participated in radiation research in the past year.
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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