Study Participants
Research studies at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies often include community participants. Currently, we are enrolling participants for the following studies:
All of the studies below have been approved by the Brown University Institutional Review Board.
Non-Treatment Seeking Alcohol Dependent Individuals Interested in a Lab Study at 121 South Main St: AT Study
We are also seeking very heavy alcohol drinking men and women ages 21-65 to participate in a NON-TREATMENT lab study examining the safety and efficacy of two marketed medications when consumed with alcohol. Study participation involves weekly visits over a 5-week treatment period, with one 30 day follow-up and participation is confidential. The study involves drinking alcohol during one of the sessions. Participants will receive study medication and outpatient study-related medical care including physical exam, blood and urine tests, and follow-up outpatient visits at no costs. Free parking and transportation are provided if needed. Up to $504 could be earned for completing the study. Interested? Call 401-863-6687.
Non-Treatment Seeking Alcohol Dependent Individuals Interested in a Lab Study at 121 South Main St: Mood and Behavior Study We are seeking heavy drinking men and women ages 18-65 to participate in a NON-TREATMENT lab study at our 121 South Main Street site, examining the effects of mood on behavior. Study participation involves 3 visits over a 3-week period. Each session lasts about 90 minutes. Participation is confidential. The study involves viewing pictures and listening to music during two of the sessions. Earn up to $117 if study completed!! Interested? Call Rebecca at 401-863-6614 or email us at MandBStudy@brown.edu.
Want to Quit Smoking? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study by Brown University investigators examining a medication to help alcohol drinkers who want to quit cigarette smoking. If eligible, participants receive, at no cost, a 6-week supply of nicotine patch and 6 individual sessions with a smoking cessation counselor, and study medication. In addition, participants may earn up to $150 for completing questionnaires and interviews. To learn more about the study, call (401) 863-6684.
We are seeking adult cigarette smokers for a research study on the effects of the nicotine patch on cigarette smoking. This is not a treatment program. This study requires 7 visits. You must be available between 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. You can earn a $25 gift card for the medical screening plus $500 for completing the study. Call Netesha at 401-863-6463 for more information.
Teen smokers, ages 14 – 18, needed to participate in a research study about quitting smoking. The study involves 6 sessions over a 21 day period, plus 1 follow-up session. Transportation provided if needed. Receive compensation of up to $310 for participation. Parental permission required. For more information, call Jessica at 401-863-6685. Click here for the Project Stop website.
Participants needed for a PAID research study at Brown University. This 6 session study investigates the effects of commonly-used drugs on mood and brain activity as assessed through an MRI brain scan. If you are a regular drinker between 21 & 65 and in good health, call (401) 863-6645 or email moodresearch@brown.edu.