Can a shot in the arm curb the urge to drink for pleasure?
NCT ID NCT05028062
First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated Apr 19, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study is testing if a monthly injection of naltrexone helps people who drink primarily for pleasure (reward drinkers) reduce heavy drinking more than a placebo shot. About 60 adults with alcohol use disorder will receive either the active medication or a placebo injection for two months, along with brief counseling. Researchers will track daily drinking habits through phone calls to see which group reduces heavy drinking days more.
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University of Pennsylvania Center for Studies of Addiction
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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