Yale tests blood pressure drug to curb alcohol cravings

NCT ID NCT03764098

Summary

This study is testing whether guanfacine, a medication typically used for high blood pressure and ADHD, can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their drinking. Researchers will give 160 participants either the medication or a placebo pill and measure how much alcohol they choose to drink in lab sessions and during a 6-week treatment period. The goal is to see if the drug helps control drinking urges, especially those triggered by stress or stimulation.

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  • Yale University School of Medicine

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States

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