PTSD and alcohol: brain study seeks to uncover why some develop drinking problems
NCT ID NCT06002633
First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study looks at how having PTSD might change the way people make decisions after drinking alcohol. Researchers want to understand why some people with PTSD develop alcohol problems. They will give 200 adults either alcohol or a placebo and use brain scans to see how their brains handle choices between reward and risk. Participants will be followed for one year to track their drinking habits.
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University of Texas at Austin
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