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MRI Assessment for Alcohol-Related Cognition

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Led By David Chester, PhD
Research Sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Free of neurological or psychiatric disorders
Free of major health problems (e.g., diabetes, HIV, Parkinson's disease)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up approximately 7 days between alcohol consumption.
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Study Summary

This trial looks at how genes and brain activity affect cognition and behavior after drinking alcohol. The findings could improve our understanding of what causes alcohol misuse. The study involves two visits to a lab.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for right-handed individuals who drink alcohol but don't abuse drugs, have no major health issues like diabetes or HIV, and are free of psychiatric disorders. Participants must not be claustrophobic, pregnant, or have a high body mass index or metal implants that could interfere with an MRI scan.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study uses an MRI scanner to investigate how genetic factors and brain activity relate to cognitive function after consuming alcohol. It aims to understand the biological reasons behind alcohol misuse through two lab visits.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are generally no side effects associated with undergoing an MRI scan. However, some people might feel uncomfortable in the confined space of the scanner if they're prone to claustrophobia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I do not have any mental health or neurological conditions.
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I do not have major health issues like diabetes, HIV, or Parkinson's.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~approximately 7 days between alcohol consumption.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and approximately 7 days between alcohol consumption. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Changes in alcohol-influenced behavior

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Alcohol GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants who have recently consumed alcohol.
Group II: No Alcohol GroupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants who have not recently consumed alcohol.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH
801 Previous Clinical Trials
1,364,589 Total Patients Enrolled
423 Trials studying Alcoholism
984,900 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityLead Sponsor
698 Previous Clinical Trials
22,884,187 Total Patients Enrolled
10 Trials studying Alcoholism
14,624 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism
David Chester, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVirginia Commonwealth University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
36 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

MRI Scanner Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03725345 — N/A
Alcoholism Research Study Groups: No Alcohol Group, Alcohol Group
Alcoholism Clinical Trial 2023: MRI Scanner Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03725345 — N/A
MRI Scanner 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03725345 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who qualifies for this clinical research?

"This study is welcoming 808 people aged 21 to 45 who have struggled with alcohol abuse. Before admission, patients must adhere to the following conditions: native English speaker, abstain from psychoactive drugs (prescribed or illicit,) no neurological/psychiatric maladies, regular and current abstinence of recreational substances and liquor consumption less than 4 drinks per day., not pregnant or suspected pregnancy,, unimpaired hearing capacity, lack major health problems (e.g., diabetes, HIV), right-handedness,, free of enclosing phobia and MRI risk factors such as metallic medical implantation , body mass index > 35 kg/m2 and orth"

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Does this trial have an age cutoff, and if so, what is it?

"In order to be considered for the trial, applicants must be between 21 and 45 years old. Meanwhile, a separate study is recruiting people aged under 18 years old (20 participants) and those over 65 (199 volunteers)."

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Are recruitment efforts ongoing for this research project?

"An exploration of clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this trial is not currently recruiting patients, even though it was initially posted on November 1st 2022 and recently updated September 14th 2022. However, 268 other studies are still looking for candidates right now."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
Virginia Commonwealth University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Genetic and Neural Factors in Alcohol-Related Cognition
2023. "Genetic and Neural Factors in Alcohol-Related Cognition". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03725345.
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