Alcohol Use
Research Study
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are conducting a research study for adults ages 18–60 with alcohol use disorder (AUD). This study is evaluating an investigational medication called CMND-100 to learn more about its safety, tolerability, and how the body responds to a single oral dose.
Fast Facts
Drink alcohol heavily & interested in reducing or stopping alcohol use
Ages 18–60
Compensation
up to $1425
Conducted in
Baltimore, MD
Additional Information
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of CMND-100 in adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Researchers will also examine how the body absorbs, processes, and responds to the investigational study drug after a single dose to help determine its potential for future treatment of AUD.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-60
- Drink alcohol heavily
- Interested in reducing or stopping alcohol use
- Willing to stay overnight at a clinical research unit
- At least 4 binge-drinking days in the past month
Exclusion Criteria:
- Recent major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal thoughts, or suicide attempts
- Current substance use disorder other than alcohol or nicotine
- History of seizures or epilepsy
If you are interested in participating, you will first complete a 15–20 minute phone prescreen to determine whether you may qualify.
If you appear eligible, you will:
- Attend an in-person screening visit for health assessments and eligibility testing.
- Return for your study visit, where you will receive one oral dose of the investigational medication.
- Stay overnight at the clinical research unit for monitoring, including blood and urine collection, vital sign checks, ECGs, and health assessments.
- Complete two follow-up phone calls after discharge.
- Return approximately one week later for a final in-person follow-up visit that includes additional health checks, an ECG, and blood and urine testing.
Participation lasts approximately 8–10 days.
Participants will receive $50 for completing the screening visit and may receive up to a total of $1,425 for completing all study procedures.
Transportation assistance may be available and can include parking passes, bus tokens, or Uber/Lyft transportation, depending on the study visit.
During the overnight stay, participants will receive three meals and snacks and have a private room with a private bathroom and shower. Rooms include a Smart TV with Netflix and other streaming services. Participants also have access to on-site laundry during designated hours and a communal sunroom with games, a PlayStation 5, an exercise bike, books, and puzzles.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.