Status:
COMPLETED
Using Neuroeconomics to Characterize State-Based Increases and Decreases in Alcohol Value
Lead Sponsor:
McMaster University
Conditions:
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol Drinking
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study uses techniques from an area of research known as neuroeconomics, which integrates concepts and methods from psychology, neuroscience, and economics to better understand how people make dec...
Detailed Description
Neuroeconomics integrates concepts and methods from psychology, economics, and cognitive neuroscience to understand the neurobiological foundations of decision making, and has been increasingly applie...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 21-55 years old;
- Right-handed;
- Fluent English speaker;
- Heavy drinker (i.e., on average \> 14/7 drinks per week for males/females in past three months;
- Average of 1 heavy drinking episode weekly (heavy drinking episode = 5+/4+ for males/females) over past three months
Exclusion
- Currently receiving treatment, or seeking treatment, for alcohol related problems;
- Current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) substance use disorder other than alcohol or tobacco;
- Weekly or more frequent use of recreational drugs;
- History of schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or PTSD;
- History of neurocognitive disorder or impairment;
- MRI contraindications (e.g., metal in body, history of seizure, etc.);
- History of serious brain injury;
- Currently taking psychotropic medications or medications that could affect cerebral blood flow;
- Pregnancy (females);
- Attending any study session with a positive breath alcohol concentration (BrAC \> 0.00g%)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
72 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04067765
Start Date
January 1 2020
End Date
December 31 2023
Last Update
September 9 2025
Active Locations (1)
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N3K7