Alcohol and PTSD: study probes Brain's Risk-Taking pathways
NCT ID NCT06002633
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how alcohol changes decision-making in people with PTSD, especially when they have to choose between reward and danger. Researchers will give participants either alcohol or a placebo and then scan their brains while they perform a task. The goal is to understand why people with PTSD are more likely to develop alcohol use disorders, which could lead to better prevention.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Alcohol
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward ways to identify who with PTSD is at risk for alcohol problems, leading to better prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links, and results may not apply to everyone with PTSD.
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University of Texas at Austin
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78712, United States
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