Ritalin may change how the brain reacts to alcohol triggers

NCT ID NCT06063200

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a single dose of methylphenidate (Ritalin) changes how people with both ADHD and alcohol use disorder respond to alcohol-related cues. Thirty-one adults aged 18-25 completed brain scans, EEG, and behavioral tests after taking either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to understand if the medication alters attention and cravings, not to treat the condition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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