Alcohol Use Research Study
Researchers at Brown University are evaluating how a medication affects alcohol craving and consumption.
Fast Facts
Ages 18+
Drink Alcohol
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Providence, RI
Study Background
Do you drink alcohol? If you are at least 18 years old and drink alcohol you may be eligible to participate in a paid research study at Brown University.
This study involves taking a medication (Doxazosin) to test its ability to reduce alcohol craving and drinking. This study also tests alcohol craving in the moment, when someone is reminded of alcohol while they’re feeling stressed. Stress is tested in this study with one dose of another medication (Yohimbine).
Participants will attend a screening session, start on a low dose of medication, and come in weekly to gradually increase their dose. There will be two sessions where participants will be exposed to reminders of their favorite alcoholic beverage. One of these sessions will use Yohimbine. There will be 12 visits total in the study, over the course of approximately 16 weeks. There will be 5 blood draws and 4 saliva collections.
Findings of this study will be used to understand how to reduce alcohol drinking by targeting the body’s stress system.
Join our compensated study today!
Study Background
Do you drink alcohol? If you are at least 18 years old and drink alcohol you may be eligible to participate in a paid research study at Brown University.
This study involves taking a medication (Doxazosin) to test its ability to reduce alcohol craving and drinking. This study also tests alcohol craving in the moment, when someone is reminded of alcohol while they’re feeling stressed. Stress is tested in this study with one dose of another medication (Yohimbine).
Participants will attend a screening session, start on a low dose of medication, and come in weekly to gradually increase their dose. There will be two sessions where participants will be exposed to reminders of their favorite alcoholic beverage. One of these sessions will use Yohimbine. There will be 12 visits total in the study, over the course of approximately 16 weeks. There will be 5 blood draws and 4 saliva collections.
Findings of this study will be used to understand how to reduce alcohol drinking by targeting the body’s stress system.
Join our compensated study today!
Additional Information
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of doxazosin in alcohol craving and consumption after a stress-induced condition.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18+
- Drink alcohol
- Not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Attending a screening session
- Starting on a low (2 mg) dose of medication
- Visiting weekly to gradually increase your dose
- Participating in two sessions where you will be exposed to your favorite alcoholic beverage and will receive a medication to increase stress (yohimbine).
- Completing blood draws and saliva collections
Compensation is provided up to $565 for your participation. We offer reimbursement for public transportation, free parking on premise, and Lyft rides.
Compensation Breakdown:
- Visit 0-$40
- Visit 1-$25
- Visit 2-$30
- Visit 3-$35
- Visit 4-$40
- Visit 5-$60
- Visit 6-$60
- Visit 7- $45
- Visit 8-$50
- Visit 9-$55
- Visit 10-$60
- Visit 11-$65
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
