Status:

COMPLETED

Synergistic Effects of Anxiety and Alcohol Use Among Latinos and Its Sociocultural Mechanisms

Lead Sponsor:

University of Houston

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Conditions:

Alcohol Drinking

Racism

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the pharmacological effects of alcohol on acute anxiety levels in a sample of Latino drinkers, and cultural experiences influencing these relationships.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 21-65 years of age
  • moderate or heavy drinker based on a past-month AUDIT score \>= 8.

Exclusion

  • Possibility of being pregnant (verified by urine sample);
  • Self-reported history of or treatment for alcohol/other drug problems (as required by the IRB in past human alcohol administration research);
  • Moderate risk for drug problems as indicated by SMAST scores ≥ 5 or ASSIST scores of ≥ 4 (see Measures);
  • Medical conditions that contraindicate the use of alcohol (e.g., diabetes, liver disease);
  • Current use of psychiatric meds or any meds with alcohol contraindication (e.g., antibiotics);
  • Current non-alcohol substance use disorder;
  • Active suicidality (i.e., suicidal ideation, intent, and/or plan) or current psychosis.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

99 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03807817

Start Date

October 1 2019

End Date

January 31 2024

Last Update

February 28 2024

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University of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States, 77204