Status:

TERMINATED

Does Oxytocin Alter Tolerance to or Motivation for Alcohol

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Conditions:

Alcohol Use Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-60 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This pilot study is intended to demonstrate feasibility and acquire preliminary data. If successful, this data could support a future project studying the effect of oxytocin on tolerance and alcohol s...

Detailed Description

This pilot study is designed to demonstrate feasibility and provide preliminary data supporting use of intranasal oxytocin in treatment of alcohol use disorders. Specifically, experiments are planned ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Heavy alcohol drinkers.
  • Able to understand/complete questionnaires and procedures in English.
  • Have venous access sufficient to allow blood sampling.

Exclusion

  • Latex allergy.
  • Nasal condition that compromises delivery and/or absorption of intra-nasal oxytocin
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
  • Desire to be treated for any substance use disorder or court ordered to not drink alcohol
  • Medical disorders or other conditions such as alcohol withdrawal seizures or delirium tremens that may influence study outcome or participant safety.
  • Positive urine drug screen for amphetamines/ methamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, or phencyclidine if determined by the PI to adversely affect participant safety or data integrity.
  • Medications (past 30 days) that could influence participant safety or data integrity (e.g. antidepressants, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, etc.) as determined by the PI.
  • DSM 5 Disorders (other than alcohol) or current/history of neurological disease of cerebral origin, or head injury with \> 20 min loss of consciousness, if determined by the PI to affect participant safety or data integrity.
  • Positive breath alcohol reading at beginning of the experimental session.
  • Actively suicidal (for example, any current suicidal intent, including a plan) or are at serious suicidal risk, by clinical judgment of the PI.
  • Any condition for which the PI and investigative team determine it is unsafe or not prudent to enroll a participant.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 16 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 21 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

6 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05312008

Start Date

January 16 2022

End Date

December 21 2023

Last Update

March 4 2025

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University Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202