Blood pressure drug shows promise in curbing heavy drinking

NCT ID NCT04793685

Summary

This study is testing whether prazosin, a medication typically used for high blood pressure, can help people with alcohol use disorder who experience withdrawal symptoms. 150 participants will take either prazosin or a placebo pill for 12 weeks while receiving weekly counseling support. Researchers will measure whether the medication reduces heavy drinking days and helps people better manage their alcohol use.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • The Yale Stress Center: Yale University

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    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

  • The Yale Stress Center: Yale University

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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