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

Neurobehavioral Effects of Cannabidiol in Youth Alcohol Use Disorder

Date Added
May 3rd, 2022
PRO Number
Pro00119770
Researcher
Lindsay Squeglia

List of Studies


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

This study is testing cannabidiol (CBD) as a possible medication to treat alcohol use disorder. Youth (ages 16-22) will receive one dose of CBD (600mg) or placebo (i.e., sugar water) before two different MRI sessions (separated by 2 weeks) to see how CBD affects the brain. The full study will last approximately one month.

Participants must provide informed consent and youth under 18 must have parental consent to participate.

Compensation is available to those who qualify.

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



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