This study is looking at whether a single dose of methylphenidate (also known as Ritalin), a medication that can improve attention, affects how people with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) respond to alcohol cues. Researchers want to see if improving attention can reduce cravings and brain responses to alcohol-related sights and sounds. You might be able to join if you are 18-25 years old, have AUD, speak English, and have normal or corrected vision. The study will measure brain activity and cravings 15 minutes after you take either methylphenidate or a placebo (an inactive pill). The study plans to enroll 50 participants, but its current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This interventional study plans to enroll 50 participants. It will compare the effects of methylphenidate to a placebo.

What's involved

You would participate in one remote session and two in-person sessions. These sessions will involve fMRI (a type of brain scan) and behavioral testing.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary outcome, neural responses to cues, is measured at 15 minutes.

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