Acute Effects of Alcohol on PET Imaging of Phosphodiesterase-4B (PDE4B)

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Alcohol Use Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
21 – 70
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background: Phosphodiesterase-4B (PDE4B) is a protein in the brain that may play a role in several mental health disorders. Researchers want to know if drinking alcohol increases the binding of a radioactive tracer to PDE4B in the brain because of increased activity and/or amount of the protein. This knowledge may help create new ways to treat people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Objective: …
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet the following criteria: 1. Be enrolled in protocol 14-AA-0181, NIAAA Natural History Protocol. 2. Age 21 - 70 years. 3. Willingness to complete the study including MRI tests. 4. Be in good general health as …
Contacts

Tara N Turon, C.R.N.P.

(301) 827-6599

tara.turon@nih.gov

CONTACT

Robert B Innis, M.D.

(301) 594-1368

robert.innis@nih.gov

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