New Medications to Treat Alcohol Dependence
HIC # 11645
New Medications to Treat Alcohol Dependence is an inpatient research study designed to test the effect of an investigational medication on drinking alcohol. Individuals, between the ages 21 - 45, who qualify to participate attend 2 inpatient session at the University of Virginia Hospital. These inpatient session each last 9 days.
During 9 day inpatient sessions patients will receive the study medication or placebo, and drink alcohol provided by the staff. There is no treatment component associated with this study. Participants receive study-related physical exam, lab tests, and medical assessment. Participants receive $1,900-$2,000 for completion of the study.
Screening for this study is initially done over the telephone and takes 10-15 minutes. If there is nothing found from the telephone pre-screen that would make someone ineligible to participate they then come into the clinic for a more thorough in clinic screen which last about 6 hours.
To complete a telephone pre-screening call:
(434)243-0549