West Haven, CTNCT05042102Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Alcohol Use Disorder Clinical Trial in West Haven, CT

Access cutting-edge alcohol use disorder treatment through this phase 2 clinical trial at a research site in West Haven. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by VA Connecticut Healthcare System

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All study-related alcohol use disorder treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to West Haven

    Convenient for CT residents

  • 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 West Haven site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Alcohol Use Disorder Study in West Haven

The goal of the project is to evaluate whether donepezil + cognitive remediation therapy is superior to placebo in reducing heavy drinking in patients with alcohol use disorder in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Sponsor: VA Connecticut Healthcare System

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Males and females 18-80 years of age
Fluency in English and a 6th grade or higher reading level
Meets the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria for a current alcohol use disorder (subjects should have a primary alcohol use disorder \[AUD\] diagnosis, but may have concurrent occasional use of other substances)
Last alcohol use and at least one heavy drinking day within the past 30 days
Willingness to attend follow-up assessments at 13 weeks
Willingness to submit to Urine Toxicology screenings

Exclusion Criteria

Lifetime diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, not induced by drug use
Current treatment with opioids or benzodiazepines, which may affect new learning
Involvement in a legal case that may lead to incarceration during the study period
Residential plans that would interfere with participation
Medical illness that may significantly compromise cognition (e.g., Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Huntington's chorea, moderate or greater TBI)
An uncorrected sensory impairment (hearing or sight) that would seriously interfere with cognitive training
Pre-morbid intelligence quotient (IQ) estimate below 70
Unstable housing or lack of commitment to staying within a geographic area that would make follow-up unlikely
Unwillingness to provide contact information of someone who can help study staff contact the subjects in the event that study staff are unable to maintain contact directly
Allergy to donepezil
Unstable cardiovascular disease or unstable medical condition-clinically determined by a physician
Imminent suicidal or homicidal risk
Pregnant or nursing women, positive pregnancy test, or inadequate birth control methods in women of childbearing potential

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 West Haven?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05042102) has an active research site in West Haven, CT 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.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Options in West Haven, CT

If you're searching for alcohol use disorder treatment options in West Haven, CT, this clinical trial (NCT05042102) 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 West Haven research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 2 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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