Bethesda, MDNCT07191561Now EnrollingIRB Ready

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 of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Bethesda

    Convenient for MD 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 Bethesda site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Alcohol Use Disorder Study in Bethesda

Patients with hepatic steatosis due to alcohol will be offered liver biopsies when they enter a detoxification program. The first biopsy will occur in the first week of admission and the second in the fourth week when the steatosis has resolved. The hepatic transcriptome will be compared,

Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
Any individual \>=18 years of age who is enrolled in 14-AA-0181 and is seeking inpatient treatment.
Vibration Controlled Elastography parameters with initial CAP of \>295dB/m.

Exclusion Criteria

An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
Existing diagnosis of hyperlipidemia or essential hypertension
Hemoglobin A1c \>= 6.5%
Waist to hip ratio: \>=0.90 in males, \>=0.85 in females
Existing use of cholesterol lowering medications including statins, fibrates, or other similar medications used for the purposes of treating hyperlipidemia.
Those with evidence of severe alcoholic hepatitis with a Maddrey s Discriminant Function \> 32
Those with other chronic liver diseases including chronic hepatitis B (positive hepatitis B surface Ag on admission), hepatitis C (positive hepatitis C RNA), or autoimmune hepatitis (clinical diagnosis based on high titer of positive ANA and or anti smooth muscle Ab and a history of autoimmune disease)
HIV infection
Contraindication or inability to perform a liver biopsy.
Participants with coagulopathy (PT/PTT values that are prolonged (Bullet) 3 seconds from the upper limit of the normal, including treatment with oral and parenteral anticoagulants), thrombocytopenia (\< 70,000), abnormal bleeding time or platelet dysfunction. Antiplatelet agents taken for cardiovascular prevention will not exclude participants, unless they cannot be stopped safely for the performance of a liver biopsy.
Hemoglobin level \< 11 g/dL
Inability to provide informed consent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07191561) 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.

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

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Options in Bethesda, MD

If you're searching for alcohol use disorder treatment options in Bethesda, MD, this clinical trial (NCT07191561) 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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