Veteran PTSD & Alcohol Use Research Study
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are seeking veterans to test a new treatment for PTSD and alcohol use. Qualified individuals may receive up to $830 for completing the study. Help us find better treatments for PTSD. Join our study today!
Compensation up to $830
Frequent Alcohol use
Veteran Age 18+
Fast Facts
Symptoms of PTSD or Trauma Exposure
Study Background
Many veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also struggle with drinking more alcohol than they would like.
This research project aims to find new and better treatments for veterans struggling with alcohol use and PTSD. For this study, participants will receive a medication called oxytocin, sometimes called the "love hormone," as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy for PTSD and alcohol use. Oxytocin is believed to help reduce the effects of stress and trauma and may improve the outcomes of talk therapy.
Participation in this study could improve treatment approaches to help veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Help us advance PTSD research by joining our study today!
This research project aims to find new and better treatments for veterans struggling with alcohol use and PTSD. For this study, participants will receive a medication called oxytocin, sometimes called the "love hormone," as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy for PTSD and alcohol use. Oxytocin is believed to help reduce the effects of stress and trauma and may improve the outcomes of talk therapy.
Participation in this study could improve treatment approaches to help veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Help us advance PTSD research by joining our study today!
| Study Background Many veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also struggle with drinking more alcohol than they would like. This research project aims to find new and better treatments for veterans struggling with alcohol use and PTSD. For this study, participants will receive a medication called oxytocin, sometimes called the "love hormone," as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy for PTSD and alcohol use. Oxytocin is believed to help reduce the effects of stress and trauma and may improve the outcomes of talk therapy. Participation in this study could improve treatment approaches to help veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Help us advance PTSD research by joining our study today! |
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to find better mental health treatments for veterans. We also want to evaluate the effects of a medication called oxytocin, in combination with talk therapy, on reducing symptoms of PTSD and alcohol use.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Veteran aged 18 or older
- Symptoms of PTSD or exposure to trauma
- Drink alcohol regularly
- No recent suicide attempts (in the past 6 months)
Participation in this study involves:
- 1 screening visit (medical history, physical exam, clinical interview, and completing surveys)
- 12 weekly study visits that include completing surveys, taking one dose of the medication prior to 60-90 minutes of talk therapy
- Optional MRI before and after the treatment phase
Eligible participants may be compensated up to $830 for completing the study.
There is no cost to you for participating in the study.