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Impact of Oxytocin on Neurobiologic Substrates of Social Stress in Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Oxytocin and Placebo for Alcohol Use Disorder. Completed, enrolled 11 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) will complete one functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scanning visit. Prior to the scan, individuals will receive a nasal spray of either 24 international units (IU) of oxytocin (OT), or placebo (PBO). During the scan, they will perform the Montreal Imaging Stress Task (MIST), a social stress task. Subjective craving and anxiety data will be collected.
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Interventions
The neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) increases social approach, trust, and reduces anxiety to social stress.
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