Status:
COMPLETED
Synergistic Effects of Anxiety and Alcohol Use Among Latinos and Its Sociocultural Mechanisms
Lead Sponsor:
University of Houston
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Conditions:
Alcohol Drinking
Racism
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the pharmacological effects of alcohol on acute anxiety levels in a sample of Latino drinkers, and cultural experiences influencing these relationships.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 21-65 years of age
- moderate or heavy drinker based on a past-month AUDIT score \>= 8.
Exclusion
- Possibility of being pregnant (verified by urine sample);
- Self-reported history of or treatment for alcohol/other drug problems (as required by the IRB in past human alcohol administration research);
- Moderate risk for drug problems as indicated by SMAST scores ≥ 5 or ASSIST scores of ≥ 4 (see Measures);
- Medical conditions that contraindicate the use of alcohol (e.g., diabetes, liver disease);
- Current use of psychiatric meds or any meds with alcohol contraindication (e.g., antibiotics);
- Current non-alcohol substance use disorder;
- Active suicidality (i.e., suicidal ideation, intent, and/or plan) or current psychosis.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
99 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03807817
Start Date
October 1 2019
End Date
January 31 2024
Last Update
February 28 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Houston
Houston, Texas, United States, 77204