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Women veterans: does stress fuel drinking? study investigates

NCT ID NCT04393623

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how negative emotions and stress influence alcohol use in 81 women veterans, including those with PTSD. Researchers measured cravings, heart rate, and drinking patterns, and also examined how these effects change across the menstrual cycle. The goal was to better understand the link between stress and alcohol misuse in this group.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

81 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2020

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Current alcohol misuse, defined as scoring 3 or higher on the AUDIT-C * If using other illicit substances, alcohol is their primary substance of use * Alcohol use in the past 45 days * Able to write and speak in English * Served in the U.S. Military * Willing to provide blood samples at laboratory sessions to assay hormone levels and take urine ovulation tests at home Exclusion Criteria: * Psychotic symptoms or uncontrolled Bipolar Disorder (screened for during session 1 using SCID-5 screening modules) * Brain damage or were in an accident that affects ability to complete the computerized task * Current (past 3 months) active suicidal ideation or intent * Current pregnancy

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Conditions

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alcohol abuse post-traumatic stress disorder

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Alcohol use disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, Leeds, MA

    Leeds, Massachusetts, 01053-9764, United States

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