Brain scans reveal Anxiety's hidden role in alcohol recovery
NCT ID NCT06793488
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how anxiety affects the brain in people with alcohol use disorder during early and long-term abstinence. Researchers will use fMRI scans and the medication disulfiram (Antabuse) to help participants stay sober. They aim to understand the brain circuits linked to anxiety, which could lead to better support for recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how the brain drives anxiety during alcohol withdrawal, pointing toward better treatments for alcohol use disorder.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (60 people) focused on understanding brain activity, not testing a new treatment. Results may not lead to direct therapies.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10019, United States
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