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NCT06860607 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Environment and Alcohol: A Pilot Study

A Phase 1 study of Alcohol Use Disorder, sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
44
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06860607 is a Phase 1 study of Alcohol Use Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The registered enrollment target is 44 participants, below the 328-participant average among 184 other Alcohol Use Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06860607, a Phase 1 study of Alcohol Use Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
44 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease that causes more than 140,000 US deaths each year. AUD treatment often includes therapy and medication. Some people with AUD may also benefit from behavioral and lifestyle changes. Objective: To evaluate the effects of different activities and environments on drinking behaviors and mental health in people with AUD. Eligibility: People aged 21 years and older with AUD. Design: Participants will have up to 10 study visits in Baltimore. Participants will have a baseline visit. They will have a physical exam with blood and urine tests. They will have a breath test for alcohol and a test that measures body composition. They will answer questions about their alcohol and substance use; mental and physical health; mood and anxiety; and sleep quality. Participants will download an app called MetricWire. The app will send 3 sets of questions to be answered at different times throughout the day. The study visits will include 2 stages: 1. Active stage. On these visits, participants will use a virtual reality system called the Meta Quest Pro (MQP) as they choose. Then they may choose among video games, puzzles, books, crafts, and other activities.. These sessions will last for 3 hours. 2. Passive stage. On these visits, participants will watch videos selected by the research team. These sessions will last for 3 hours. On the last visit of each stage, participants will sit in a room that looks like a bar. They will answer questions about their cravings, their urge to drink, and how many drinks they would buy. Participants will be served 1 drink containing alcohol. They will be asked about their cravings and subjective effects of alcohol after drinking it.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Evaluate the effects of Environmental Enrichment (EE) on alcohol consumption

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse - Baltimore

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 44 participants
Start Date 2026-03-26
Est. Completion 2028-03-01
Phase Phase 1

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06860607

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06860607 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 44 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 328-participant average among 184 other Alcohol Use Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The listed sponsor is National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which has 335 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Alcohol Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Evaluate the effects of Environmental Enrichment (EE) on alcohol consumption is the first listed.

NCT06860607 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06860607 about?

NCT06860607 is a clinical study titled "Environment and Alcohol: A Pilot Study". Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease that causes more than 140,000 US deaths each year. AUD treatment often includes therapy and medication. Some people with AUD may also benefit from behavioral and lifestyle changes. Objective: To evaluate the effects of different activiti...

What is the current status of trial NCT06860607?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 44 participants. The study started on 2026-03-26. Estimated completion is 2028-03-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06860607 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alcohol Use Disorder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06860607?

The interventions under investigation include: Evaluate the effects of Environmental Enrichment (EE) on alcohol consumption (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06860607?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which has 335 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06860607 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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