Understanding Chronic Pain and Alcohol Use Disorder
- Study HIC#:2000040374
- Last Updated:02/16/2026
The purpose of this study is to understand how pain and alcohol affect the brain. The study lasts about 5–6 weeks and includes seven visits: two in-person and the rest remote. Each visit will take about 30 minutes to 2 hours.
During the study, you will:
• Complete interviews
• Fill out questionnaires
• Do simple computer tasks
• If eligible, have a brain scan (MRI)
This is an observational study only. That means there is no treatment or medication involved. We are looking for community volunteers who drink alcohol (socially or heavily), and who may or may not live with chronic pain.
To find out if you qualify, please fill out this survey (about 20–30 minutes). We recommend completing it in one sitting: https://redcap.link/paintstudy
Contact Us
For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
Milena Radoman, PhD
Help Us Discover!
You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call +18779788343 for more information.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
1. Between ages 18-60 years.
2. Able to read and write English.
Exclusion Criteria
1. MRI specific exclusion criteria (e.g., claustrophobia, implanted metal in the body) due to safety.
2. Women who are pregnant, nursing or refuse to use a reliable form of birth control (as assessed by pregnancy tests at intake and prior to MRI session).
To find out if you qualify, please fill out this survey (about 20–30 minutes). We recommend completing it in one sitting: https://redcap.link/paintstudy
