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Methylphenidate and Response to Alcohol Cues
Sponsor: University of Florida
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether changes in attention levels related to taking a single dose of a medication called methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, affects responses to alcohol cues. The study will observe the effects of methylphenidate or a placebo on neural and craving responses to alcohol cues through fMRI and behavioral testing. Participants will be involved in one remote and two in-person sessions.
Official title: Attentional Ability and Resilience to Alcohol Use Disorder: Neurocognitive Mechanisms: Protocol Two
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-05
Completion Date
2028-04
Last Updated
2026-01-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Methylphenidate Pill
Encapsulated methylphenidate
Placebo Pill
Encapsulated placebo
Locations (1)
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States