Dopamine Release in the Human Brain Following Alcohol Administration

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is an increase in dopamine levels in the human striatum following an oral administration of alcohol, as has been evidenced in animal models. This will be a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) study using the radiotracer, [11C]-(+)-PHNO (11C]-( + )-4-propyl- 3,4,4a,5,6,10b-hexahydro-2H-naphtho[1,2-b][1,4]oxazin-9-ol).

Clinical Trial Description

This will be a within subjects study in 8 heavy drinkers ages 21-45. The within factors will be PET scans following an alcoholic beverage and following a non-alcoholic beverage. Participants will also have a baseline session prior to the scans where they will complete various cognitive tasks and questionnaires. During each PET scan, subjective drug effects as well as heart rate, blood pressure, blood alcohol content and cortisol levels will be collected. The change in PHNO binding potential between the two scan conditions will be the primary outcome measure. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics/Dynamics Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Basic Science

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Heavy Drinking

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01638364
Study type	Interventional
Source	Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 1
Start date	January 2013
Completion date	June 2015

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