ALCOHOLISM

This study tests a telehealth program called the Ria Treatment Platform for people with alcohol use disorder. Participants receive medication, coaching, educational videos, and a Bluetooth breathalyzer through their phone. The goal is to see if this approach helps reduce heavy dr…

This study tests whether ibudilast, an anti-inflammatory drug used in Japan, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. Fifty adults will take either ibudilast or a placebo for 6 weeks, plus counseling. The main goal is to see if it reduces the number of heavy drinking…

This study tests if a mobile app called Stand Down, with or without extra support from a peer specialist over the phone, can help Veterans who drink heavily cut back. About 234 Veterans who screened positive for hazardous drinking and own a smartphone are taking part. The goal is…

This study looks at how alcohol changes brain activity when people interact with each other. Researchers will use special brain scans (EEG) on pairs of people while they drink and do tasks. The goal is to understand the brain processes behind alcohol's social effects. 240 adults …

This study examines how young adults who regularly binge drink respond to alcohol, caffeine, and Benadryl. Researchers want to see if these responses can predict future drinking patterns. About 800 participants will complete lab sessions and be followed for at least two years.

This study aimed to develop a digital health worker named PAHOLA to deliver brief counseling for people who drink too much but avoid traditional treatment. The goal was to see if a computer-based coach could help reduce alcohol use and improve health. The study was withdrawn befo…