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Alcohol Use Disorder Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

Access cutting-edge alcohol use disorder treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Bethesda. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Bethesda

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  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Bethesda site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Alcohol Use Disorder Study in Bethesda

Background: \- About 17 million adults had an alcohol use disorder in 2012. Researchers want to follow people that have alcohol problems and want treatment, as well as those who do not want treatment and healthy volunteers. They also want to gather information on people with and without alcohol problems, including information on genes and biological processes in the body.. This will help them better understand, prevent, and treat alcohol problems. Objective: -To look at a broad range of traits in people who are healthy people and people with alcohol problems. To study them for potential eligibility for other research protocols conducted at the NIH Clinical Center. Eligibility: * Adults age 18 and older. * Not being pregnant or imprisoned. Design: * Participants will have a physical exam. They will answer questions about their health and alcohol and drug use. They will have an electrocardiogram to check their heart. They will have blood, urine, and breath alcohol tests. * Participants without alcohol problems, or who have them but do not want treatment, can sign the second consent for screening and research. * Participants that have alcohol problems and want treatment will be treated at the NIH Clinical Center. They will be offered to sign the second consent at a later time. * Participants may join an inpatient treatment and detox program. It could last up to 6 weeks. Or they may join an outpatient program. Some may do both. * After discharge, participants may be called and asked questions about their drinking and health. * If participants sign the second consent, they: * will complete paper- and computer-based questionnaires. * will give blood samples. * may have a brain scan using magnetic resonance imaging. They will lie on a table that slides in and out of a cylinder that takes pictures. The machine makes loud noises. They will get earplugs.

Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

As this is a natural history protocol of alcohol use as a continuum, in order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet the following criterion:
Age \>=18 years of age
Willingness to complete the study including genetic and MRI tests. We will assign participants to one of two groups in this study:
Treatment-seeking individuals (Patients that want to stop alcohol use and will require medical management to achieve sobriety) and
Non-treatment-seeking participants (Patients or healthy volunteers who want to continue their current alcohol use). All participants are initially phone-screened for eligibility and their desire for treatment of AUD (or lack of it) will determine their group allocation. Their self-report of health status, pregnancy, legal status, and willingness to complete the study including the genetics and MRI test will be assessed in the phone screen and determine eligibility.

Exclusion Criteria

This is a natural history protocol of alcohol use as a continuum. Potential participants are pre-screened on the phone and, based on the information provided on the phone, the following categories are excluded because they are not suitable study participants for this protocol:
Individuals \< 18 years of age
Pregnant candidates
Candidates having a severe medical or mental health disorder that would impair participation in the study All participants are initially phone-screened for eligibility: age, legal status, pregnancy, and severe medical conditions will be assessed using information reported in the phone screen to determine eligibility for the study.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT02231840) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Options in Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for alcohol use disorder treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT02231840) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced alcohol use disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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