Can a stress hormone explain alcohol relapse?
NCT ID NCT07612631
First seen May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study uses brain scans to see how stress-related proteins change in heavy drinkers compared to healthy people. Researchers give a stress hormone (hydrocortisone) and then scan the brain to measure these proteins. The goal is to understand if these proteins play a role in relapse. About 90 people will take part.
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
hydrocortisone
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help explain why some heavy drinkers relapse, pointing toward future stress-focused treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small imaging study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct benefit for participants.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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