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fMRI Study of Decision-Making for Alcohol Consumption

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Led By Michael Amlung, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

21-55 years of age

Current heavy alcohol drinking in the past three months, as indicated by reporting consumption of 14 or more drinks per week for men or 7 or more drinks per week for women and at least one heavy drinking episode weekly (5+/4+ drinks in a single occasion for males/females)

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up during 1 hour mri scan

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is using fMRI to study brain activity when making decisions about drinking alcohol. It will also look at how different areas of the brain interact in connected networks.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 21-55 who drink heavily, defined as at least 14 drinks per week for men or 7 for women, and have had weekly heavy drinking episodes. Participants must have significant responsibilities like work, school, or caregiving, speak English, and be able to consent. Excluded are those with major psychiatric illnesses, brain injuries, current alcohol treatment seekers, positive breath alcohol tests on session days, MRI contraindications (like metal implants), seizure histories or substance use disorders.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study uses fMRI scans to look at how the brain decides about drinking when faced with everyday situations that might include important tasks the next day. It also explores if having more severe alcohol-related problems affects these brain activities and choices and examines connected networks in different brain areas.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

There are no direct side effects from the interventions being studied since this trial involves monitoring through fMRI rather than testing a drug or medical treatment. However general risks associated with undergoing an fMRI scan may include discomfort from lying still during the procedure.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 21 and 55 years old.

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I have been drinking heavily in the past three months.

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My vision and hearing are normal, or corrected to be normal.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ during 1 hour mri scan

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~during 1 hour mri scan

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during 1 hour mri scan for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Alcohol demand

Brain

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Responsibility vs No ResponsibilityExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Within-subjects experimental manipulation of responsibility vs. no-responsibility condition

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Kansas Medical CenterLead Sponsor

463 Previous Clinical Trials

169,189 Total Patients Enrolled

University of KansasOTHER

147 Previous Clinical Trials

325,781 Total Patients Enrolled

Michael Amlung, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Kansas

2 Previous Clinical Trials

76 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Responsibility condition Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04895033 — N/A

Alcohol Consumption Research Study Groups: Responsibility vs No Responsibility

Alcohol Consumption Clinical Trial 2023: Responsibility condition Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04895033 — N/A

Responsibility condition 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04895033 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How can I participate in this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial seeks 80 candidates aged 21 to 55 that have consumed excessive alcoholic beverages in the past three months (14+ drinks per week for men, 7+ drinks per week for women; 1 heavy drinking episode weekly). Furthermore, participants should be currently employed or studying full-time and possess normal hearing/vision. Additionally, all applicants must demonstrate competency in English and provide verifiable informed consent."

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Does this clinical trial offer enrollment to individuals aged 70 or older?

"This medical trial is limited to those aged 21-55. In comparison, there are additional 20 trials available for minors and 163 studies offered to patients 65 or older."

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Are researchers currently seeking participants for this experiment?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the recruitment of participants for this medical trial has concluded; its initial posting was on December 1st 2022 and it last edited on May 19th 2022. However, there are currently 245 other trials actively seeking candidates."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Brain Responses to Contextual Influences on Drinking Decisions

2023. "Brain Responses to Contextual Influences on Drinking Decisions". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04895033.