Alcohol for Alcohol Abuse
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study aims to identify risk factors that prospectively predict alcohol problems in young adults.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is ethanol generally safe for human use?
Ethanol, when used topically on the skin or in the mouth, can cause irritation and may increase the risk of cancer if consumed orally, but there is no strong evidence linking topical use to cancer. Ethanol can impair psychomotor performance and cause feelings of drunkenness. In research involving alcoholics, ethanol administration has not shown adverse effects, but more independent studies are needed to understand long-term safety.12345
How does the drug used in the Alcohol for Alcohol Abuse trial differ from other treatments for alcohol abuse?
This trial is unique because it explores using alcohol itself as a treatment for alcohol abuse, which is unconventional compared to standard treatments that typically involve medications to reduce cravings or withdrawal symptoms. The study examines the effects of alcohol and placebo, focusing on the psychological and physiological responses, which is different from traditional approaches that avoid alcohol consumption.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Alcohol, Ethanol, Ethyl alcohol, Placebo, Control, Dummy Treatment for alcohol abuse?
The research suggests that placebo treatments can induce feelings of intoxication, with some subjects experiencing significant placebo effects. Additionally, individuals showed a preference for ethanol over placebo in a controlled setting, indicating that ethanol can influence subjective experiences and preferences.69111213
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This study is for young adults aged 21 to 29 who currently drink alcohol and own a smartphone. It's designed to help understand risk factors that may lead to alcohol problems.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Laboratory Session
Participants consume a moderate dose of alcohol or placebo in a social setting and responses are assessed
Ambulatory Assessment
Participants complete smartphone surveys during drinking episodes and at random times throughout the day
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in alcohol use and disorder symptoms
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Alcohol
- Placebo
Alcohol is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada, Japan, China, Switzerland for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Carnegie Mellon University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborator
Penn State University
Collaborator