Advancing Couple and Family Alcohol Treatment through Patient-Oriented Research and Mentorship

Date Added
April 4th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00127577
Researcher
Julianne Flanagan

List of Studies


Keywords
Alcohol
Summary

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health problem that results in significant health and economic burdens including mortality, morbidity, and poor treatment outcomes. A well-developed field of research suggests that alcohol misuse and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can lead to IPV. Individuals with PTSD and/or problematic drinking behaviors are at risk for IPV because of several factors that are common symptoms of PTSD. Because individuals with PTSD often drink alcohol to "self-medicate" or cope with distressing PTSD symptoms, PTSD co-occurs with alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorder at extraordinarily high rates. However, few studies have examined the combined effects of alcohol misuse and PTSD on any form of violence.

This study will examine the effects of alcohol misuse and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on alcohol-related intimate partner violence (IPV). We will examine these associations among couples (N=70) in a controlled laboratory setting using validated, standardized methods in a 'real-world' settings using 28 days of ecological momentary assessment (EMA). EMA includes very short surveys (5 minutes or less) that participants respond to on a smartphone application. Participants will be asked to respond to these surveys in the morning and three additional times throughout the day.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Stacey Sellers
843-792-5807
sellersst@musc.edu

A Phase 2a, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Dose-escalation, Proof-of-Concept Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of INT-787 in Subjects with Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

Date Added
April 6th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00124137
Researcher
Don Rockey

List of Studies


Keywords
Alcohol, Liver
Summary

To evaluate the efficacy of an investigational medication (INT-787) as assessed by disease progression in severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH).

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Bridgette Blankenship
843-876-8439
blanke@musc.edu

Targeting the Shared Substrates of Alcohol Misuse and Cognitive Impairment: Accelerated rTMS for Older Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder

Date Added
May 2nd, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00127570
Researcher
Lisa McTeague

List of Studies


Keywords
Alcohol, Brain, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

Alcohol misuse is a risk factor for early onset cognitive impairment, contributing to 10% of early onset dementia, with risk corresponding to consumption. Additionally, continued drinking risks worsening cognitive decline and dementia progression, while worsening cognitive impairment contributes to drinking escalation. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been shown to improve cognition in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dimentias (ADRD) and separately reduce heavy drinking in alcohol use disorder. Our objective is to optimize rTMS for simultaneous mitigation of both drinking and cognitive dysfunction in older adults.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Charleston Alcohol Research Center
843-792-1222
alcoholstudy@musc.edu

MUSC Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences: Stress-Reactivity and Cannabis Use in Cannabis-Using Older Adults

Date Added
May 31st, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128725
Researcher
Andreana Benitez

List of Studies


Keywords
Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how cannabis use affects memory, thinking, and stress response in older adults, and how ovarian hormones affect them in older women. Participants will undergo a screening process over telehealth to confirm eligibility. There is a second telehealth visit to complete questionnaires, a cognitive testing battery, and a medical history. There is one visit in the clinic where participants will provide urine and saliva samples for drug and alcohol testing and a blood sample for a lipid testing, and complete additional cognitive tasks. They will then complete CREMA sessions (Cue Reactivity Ecologic Momentary Assessment) at home, two times a day for ten days. CREMA sessions include answering questions about marijuana use and sleep, and rating stress and craving.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Nunn
843-792-0476
jenkinli@musc.edu

MUSC Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences: Stress-Reactivity and Cannabis Use in Cannabis-Using Older Adults

Date Added
May 31st, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128725
Researcher
Andreana Benitez

List of Studies


Keywords
Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how cannabis use affects memory, thinking, and stress response in older adults, and how ovarian hormones affect them in older women. Participants will undergo a screening process over telehealth to confirm eligibility. There is a second telehealth visit to complete questionnaires, a cognitive testing battery, and a medical history. There is one visit in the clinic where participants will provide urine and saliva samples for drug and alcohol testing and a blood sample for a lipid testing, and complete additional cognitive tasks. They will then complete CREMA sessions (Cue Reactivity Ecologic Momentary Assessment) at home, two times a day for ten days. CREMA sessions include answering questions about marijuana use and sleep, and rating stress and craving.

Institution
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Nunn
843-792-0476
jenkinli@musc.edu

MUSC Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences: Stress-Reactivity and Cannabis Use in Cannabis-Using Older Adults

Date Added
May 31st, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128725
Researcher
Andreana Benitez

List of Studies


Keywords
Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how cannabis use affects memory, thinking, and stress response in older adults, and how ovarian hormones affect them in older women. Participants will undergo a screening process over telehealth to confirm eligibility. There is a second telehealth visit to complete questionnaires, a cognitive testing battery, and a medical history. There is one visit in the clinic where participants will provide urine and saliva samples for drug and alcohol testing and a blood sample for a lipid testing, and complete additional cognitive tasks. They will then complete CREMA sessions (Cue Reactivity Ecologic Momentary Assessment) at home, two times a day for ten days. CREMA sessions include answering questions about marijuana use and sleep, and rating stress and craving.

Institution
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Lisa Nunn
843-792-0476
jenkinli@musc.edu

Neurobehavioral and Immune Effects of Citicoline in Youth Alcohol Use Disorder

Date Added
June 6th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128800
Researcher
Lindsay Squeglia

List of Studies


Keywords
Adolescents, Alcohol, Brain, Drug Studies, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This study is testing citicoline as a possible medication to treat alcohol use disorder. Youth (ages 16-22) will be randomly assigned to receive either citicoline (2000mg per day) and or a placebo for four weeks.

All participants will receive brief counseling from a trained clinician and will undergo a brain scan and cognitive testing at the beginning and end of the treatment.

Participants must provide informed consent and youth under 18 must have parental consent to participate. The full study will last approximately one month.

Compensation is available to those who qualify.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Cori Herring
843-792-8207
herrinco@musc.edu

Identifying the Effects of Race-Related Stressors on Laboratory-Induced Stress and Craving among African Americans with Alcohol Use Disorder

Date Added
June 7th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128977
Researcher
Delisa Brown

List of Studies


Keywords
Alcohol
Summary

This study will examine the association between race-related stress and alcohol use disorder on alcohol craving, and stress markers. Participants who identify as African American will complete a total of three visits, including a 1-month follow-up visit. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires about their mood, anxiety, drug use, craving, and experiences of racial discrimination. They will listen to personalized scripts about a stressful situation related to their race, a time when they drank alcohol, and a relaxing situation. Participants will also be asked to complete mobile assessments for 1 month following their last visit. These mobile assessments will include links to surveys that will be sent via text. Compensation is available.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Delisa Brown
843-723-2388
browdg@musc.edu

Evaluation of a Choice Drinking Bar-Laboratory Paradigm for Individuals with Bipolar Disorder

Date Added
November 7th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00131339
Researcher
Will Mellick

List of Studies


Keywords
Alcohol, Mental Health, Substance Use
Summary

This study will evaluate the associations and interactions between bar-lab/naturalistic drinking variables with participant characteristics in individuals with bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder. This study includes 4 study visits over approximately 1 week. Questionnaires and clinical interview measures will be completed at study visits.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sara Hix
843-792-0572
hixs@musc.edu



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