Oxytocin and Stress Response in Alcohol Use Disorder

Summary

Individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) will complete one functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scanning visit. Prior to the scan, individuals will receive a nasal spray of either 24 international units (IU) of oxytocin (OT), or placebo (PBO). During the scan, they will perform the Montreal Imaging Stress Task (MIST), a social stress task. Subjective craving and anxiety data will be collected.

Timeline

Start

2016-03

Primary completion

2018-09

Completion

2018-09

Drugs

Indications