Status:

COMPLETED

Neural and Mobile Assessment OF Behavior Change Among Problem Drinkers

Lead Sponsor:

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Collaborating Sponsors:

Northwell Health

Conditions:

Alcohol Use Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will examine the neural mechanisms underlying both spontaneous behavior change and behavior change in response to a brief intervention among problem drinkers.

Detailed Description

Although problem drinkers (PD) are a less severe, highly prevalent sub-type of alcohol use disorder (AUD) who are more likely to undergo reductions in alcohol use, compared to more severe AUD, the und...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria (Problem Drinkers):
  • Age 21-55
  • English language fluency
  • Over the last 28 days ,Have an average weekly consumption of greater than 14 standard drinks for women, and greater than 24 standard drinks for men.
  • Current DSM-V mild or moderate alcohol use disorder (AUD) diagnosis
  • Own a smartphone with data plan
  • Inclusion Criteria (Healthy Controls):
  • Age 21-55
  • English language fluency
  • Have an average weekly consumption of less than \</=14 standard drinks for women and less than/equal to 24 standard drinks for men and up to 2 heavy drinking days (\>4/5 standard drinks for a woman/man)
  • No lifetime diagnosis of AUD
  • owns smartphone with a data plan
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Past or current severe AUD as defined by DSM- V
  • Currently seeking treatment or attempting to stop drinking
  • Past or current alcohol withdrawal symptoms
  • Current DSM-V diagnosis of substance use disorder (other than nicotine or caffeine).
  • Regular use (more than 1-2 times weekly) of recreational drugs.
  • Psychotic Disorder or Bipolar disorder
  • Severe depression (Patient Health Questionnaire score \> 19) or anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory \> 25)
  • Substantial risk of suicide or violence
  • MRI contraindications (e.g., metallic implants, pacemaker, weight \> 350 lbs, waist \> 55")
  • Hearing impaired/hearing aids, unable to read newspaper at arm's length with corrective
  • Objective cognitive impairment
  • Current or recent (evidence of disease x 5 years) non-skin neoplastic disease or melanoma. - Active hepatic disease (not a history of hepatitis) or primary renal disease requiring dialysis, primary untreated endocrine diseases, e.g., Cushing's disease or primary hypothalamic failure or insulin dependent diabetes (Type I or II). Well-treated hypothyroidism will not be excluded.
  • Pregnant, lactating (participation allowed 3 months after ceasing lactation), or currently intending to become pregnant
  • Any history of ECT
  • Brain disorder such as stroke, tumor, infection, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, degenerative diseases, head injury (LOC \> 5 minutes), mental retardation
  • Diagnosed learning disability, dyslexia, or ADHD
  • For women: Current pregnancy or intention to be pregnant in the near future

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    February 27 2018

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    December 31 2022

    Estimated Enrollment :

    164 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT03457077

    Start Date

    February 27 2018

    End Date

    December 31 2022

    Last Update

    July 5 2023

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