Intravenous Alcohol Administration Using BrAc Method in Healthy Subjects With and Without a Family History of Alcoholism
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The proposed study is the first to explore the contribution of brain glutamate systems, a
major target of ethanol in the brain, to the vulnerability to develop alcoholism. This study
may lead to an enhanced understanding of the underlying neurobiological mechanism in high
risk individuals that may lead to the transition from moderate to excessive use of alcohol.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Yale University
Collaborators:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) VA Connecticut Healthcare System