Multimodal Neuroimaging of Alcohol Cues, Cortisol Response, and Compulsive Motivation
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study proposes to examine both the peripheral and central nervous system responses when
light social drinkers and binge/heavy social drinkers are exposed to visual ethanol cues,
followed by oral ethanol. The findings will provide a greater understanding of the brain
mechanisms (cerebral blood flow and functional connectivity) underlying the association
between stress, cortisol release, alcohol craving, and alcohol stimulant and sedative
effects. This knowledge could be significant in developing new therapies for the treatment of
alcoholism.
Phase:
Early Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Auburn University
Collaborator:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)