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

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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

Impact of stress and craving on return to cannabis use in postpartum women

Date Added
May 2nd, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00128029
Researcher
Constance Guille

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Keywords
Drug Studies, Hormones, Non-interventional, Pregnancy, Substance Use, Women's Health
Summary

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance among pregnant and postpartum women, with the postpartum period being a common time for relapse to cannabis. Currently there are no interventions for preventing return to cannabis use during this vulnerable time. The goal of this research is to better understand risk factors such as stress, craving, anxiety, mood, sleep, and hormone levels that may contribute to return to cannabis use during the postpartum period in order to help develop targeted prevention and treatment interventions in the future.

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

Investigating the effect of the oral microbiome on cognition in HIV-infected chronic cannabis users

Date Added
February 9th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00117243
Researcher
Wei Jiang

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Keywords
Brain, Dental, HIV / AIDS, Memory Loss, Mental Health, Nervous System, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This study will examine how marijuana use can affect oral bacteria and brain health in people with HIV and without HIV. Early studies show that marijuana users have more oral bacteria than non-marijuana users. The increase in bacteria is believed to affect brain health. Participation in the study will be one visit. The visit will take approximately 120 minutes.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Wei Jiang
843-876-2457
jianw@musc.edu

PCORI 1: Improving Maternal Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Screening and Treatment

Date Added
November 1st, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00123833
Researcher
Constance Guille

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Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Post Partum Depression, Pregnancy, Psychiatry, Substance Use, Women's Health
Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare a text message based mental health and substance use screening and referral to treatment program, called Listening to Women and Pregnant and Postpartum People (LTWP), to standard of care in-person mental health and substance use screening to look at rates of treatment attendance and retention in treatment. Participation would involve completing online surveys. You may be eligible to participate if you are age 18-45 years, are pregnant and entering prenatal care in one of MUSC's OB clinics, and attended a prenatal appointment at an MUSC clinic.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Edie Douglas
843-792-5958
douglaed@musc.edu

PCORI 1: Improving Maternal Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Screening and Treatment

Date Added
November 1st, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00123833
Researcher
Constance Guille

List of Studies


Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Post Partum Depression, Pregnancy, Psychiatry, Substance Use, Women's Health
Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare a text message based mental health and substance use screening and referral to treatment program, called Listening to Women and Pregnant and Postpartum People (LTWP), to standard of care in-person mental health and substance use screening to look at rates of treatment attendance and retention in treatment. Participation would involve completing online surveys. You may be eligible to participate if you are age 18-45 years, are pregnant and entering prenatal care in one of MUSC's OB clinics, and attended a prenatal appointment at an MUSC clinic.

Institution
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Edie Douglas
843-792-5958
douglaed@musc.edu

PCORI 1: Improving Maternal Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Screening and Treatment

Date Added
November 1st, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00123833
Researcher
Constance Guille

List of Studies


Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Post Partum Depression, Pregnancy, Psychiatry, Substance Use, Women's Health
Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare a text message based mental health and substance use screening and referral to treatment program, called Listening to Women and Pregnant and Postpartum People (LTWP), to standard of care in-person mental health and substance use screening to look at rates of treatment attendance and retention in treatment. Participation would involve completing online surveys. You may be eligible to participate if you are age 18-45 years, are pregnant and entering prenatal care in one of MUSC's OB clinics, and attended a prenatal appointment at an MUSC clinic.

Institution
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Edie Douglas
843-792-5958
douglaed@musc.edu

An investigation of reward brain circuitry structure and function in individuals with co-occurring alcohol use disorder and bipolar disorder and their unaffected offspring

Date Added
October 5th, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00114068
Researcher
Will Mellick

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Keywords
Adolescents, Alcohol, Brain, Depression, Mental Health, Substance Use
Summary

The purpose of this two-visit brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) study is to identify brain targets for improving treatment and preventative interventions for individuals at risk for co-occurring bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder. The preliminary visit for a parent and his/her biological child will include completion of clinical interviews, surveys, and labwork to determine study eligibility. If they are considered eligible for the study, brain imaging visits will occur within 1-2 weeks at which a 1-hour MRI will be completed along with additional clinical interviews, surveys, and labwork. Brief follow-up phone call interviews will be completed with participants every 3 months for 1 year. Study participation is confidential and compensated.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Sara Hix
(843) 792-7500
hixs@musc.edu

Gabapentin for Restoring GABA/glutamate Homeostasis in Co-occurring Bipolar and Cannabis Use Disorders: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, MRI Study

Date Added
August 3rd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00112593
Researcher
James Prisciandaro

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Keywords
Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

This research study evaluates the effects of anFDA-approved medication Gabapentin in individuals with Bipolar Disorder who smoke marijuana. Participants in the study will will be assigned to take either Gabapentin or a matched placebo. Study medication will be taken for 17 days. There will be 5 study visits, with 2 MRI brain imaging scans completed. Questionnaires and clinical interview measures will be completed at study visits along with consistent assessment of potential side effects from study medication.

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

Gender and Sex Hormone Influences on Cannabis Use Disorder Remission

Date Added
June 1st, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00110801
Researcher
Rachel Tomko

List of Studies


Keywords
Hormones, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Substance Use
Summary

Adults (ages 18+) who would like to reduce their cannabis use (N=224) will be enrolled in an 8-week treatment program. All participants will receive counseling (1 goals session with a therapist followed by 7 weekly computerized cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions). Detailed cannabis assessments (biological and self-report) will be conducted throughout treatment and at 1-, 2-, and 3-months post-treatment completion. Daily electronic diaries will be administered via text message to record detailed logs of cannabis use quantity and frequency. Salivary samples will be collected (and video observed) daily throughout treatment to analyze for progesterone.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Kevin Branson
843-792-9257
bransonk@musc.edu

Brief Computerized Intervention for Reducing Adolescent Cannabis and Alcohol Use

Date Added
March 2nd, 2021
PRO Number
Pro00106723
Researcher
Austin Hahn

List of Studies

Keywords
Adolescents, Alcohol, Substance Use
Summary

The study will test a computerized treatment with subjects ages 13-17 years who are interested in seeking treatment for alcohol and/or cannabis use. Follow-up assessments will be conducted at one- and three-months following treatment.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Amy Boatright
843-792-5200
boatrigh@musc.edu



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