New computer method lets people Self-Administer alcohol intravenously for research
NCT ID NCT00713492
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a computer-assisted method for people to self-administer alcohol intravenously, aiming to achieve precise blood alcohol levels for research. 229 healthy volunteers aged 21-45 took part in sessions where they could give themselves alcohol infusions using a computer, with safety limits to prevent excessive intoxication. The goal was to see if this method is reliable for studying alcohol's effects and differences between men and women.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Alcohol (intravenous)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this method could give researchers a reliable tool to study alcohol's effects and test treatments for alcohol dependence.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase study focused on testing a procedure, not a treatment. It involves healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with alcohol problems.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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