N/A N=9 Randomized Single-blind Basic Science

Genetic and Neural Factors in Alcohol-Related Cognition

Alcohol Abuse

Bottom Line

View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03725345 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jan 2026

Primary outcome: Primary: Changes in Alcohol-influenced Behavior — 1.56; 1.49 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: MRI Scanner (Behavioral)
Age: Adult · 21+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
Primary completion: Nov 2024

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Changes in Alcohol-influenced Behavior	1.56; 1.49	—

Summary

This study examines the genetic factors that impact cognitive processes and behavior after alcohol consumption. Participation in this project will contribute to a better understanding of cognitive factors that influence alcohol misuse.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

English speaking
No current or regular use of prescribed or illicit psychoactive drugs
Free of major health problems (e.g., diabetes, HIV, Parkinson's disease)
Free of neurological or psychiatric disorders
No current drug abuse (e.g., recreational drug use).
Right-hand dominant
Free of claustrophobia
Free of pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
Absent MRI risk factors (e.g., implanted medical device, body mass index > 35, braces)
Free of medical conditions that render individuals with overly sensitive hearing
Non-naive to alcohol consumption

Exclusion Criteria

Not meeting the inclusion criteria listed above

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03725345). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.