Testing new medications for alcohol dependence and related pain issues.
PRECLINICAL MEDICATIONS SCREENING IN DEPENDENCE, AFFECT AND PAIN MODELS OF ALCOHOLISM
This study is looking at new medications that might help people dealing with alcohol dependence and the emotional and pain issues that often come with it, so that one day, there could be better treatment options for those who need them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lsu Health Sciences Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11218407 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on screening potential medications that could help individuals struggling with alcohol dependence and associated emotional and pain-related challenges. Using preclinical models, the study evaluates how these medications affect behavior and physiological responses related to alcohol use and pain. Patients may benefit from insights gained about effective treatments for alcoholism and its related conditions, which could lead to improved therapeutic options in the future.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing alcohol dependence, particularly those who also face emotional or pain-related issues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have alcohol dependence or related emotional and pain challenges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new medication options that effectively treat alcohol dependence and alleviate associated pain and emotional distress.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using preclinical models to identify effective treatments for alcohol dependence, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Lsu Health Sciences Center — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Edwards, Scott — Lsu Health Sciences Center
- Study coordinator: Edwards, Scott
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.