Synergistic Effects of Anxiety and Alcohol Use Among Latinos and Its Sociocultural Mechanisms
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Alcohol Drinking, Racism
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03807817
- Run by
- University of Houston
- People needed
- 99
- Starts
- 2019-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2024-01-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-02-28
Who can join
Age: 21 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 21-65 years of age
- moderate or heavy drinker based on a past-month AUDIT score >= 8.
You may not qualify if…
- 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.
Where it is running
- University of Houston — Houston, Texas, United States
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