Blood test may uncover hidden alcohol abuse in seniors

NCT ID NCT02822911

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a blood test called carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) can better detect chronic alcohol abuse in people aged 60 and older compared to standard tools. Researchers enrolled 194 older adults from hospitals and community groups in France. The goal was to see if CDT is more accurate than usual methods for spotting alcohol problems in this age group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GHRMSA

    Mulhouse, 68100, France

  • Reseau d'Appui aux Generalistes (RAG)

    Colmar, 68000, France

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