Genetic Testing for Alcohol Flushing
(AIAC Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byKevin Chang, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Stanford University

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The overall aim of the study is to raise awareness of alcohol flushing and its health risks to the general population. The primary objective is to see if spreading awareness of the health risks of alcohol flushing and understanding personalized genotype information will lead to changes in alcohol consumption behavior.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is open to adults over the age of 18 who are native English speakers. There are no specific exclusion criteria, so it's quite inclusive for those interested in learning about alcohol flushing and its health risks.

Inclusion Criteria

Native English speaker

I am over 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

Not applicable.

Participant Groups

The study focuses on whether educating people about the dangers of alcohol flushing and providing them with their personal ALDH2 genotype information can influence their drinking habits.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Genotype RevealedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Subjects with ALDH2 mutation will be notified of positive genotype results after testing completed.

Group II: Gentoype Not-RevealedPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Subjects with ALDH2 mutation will not be notified of positive genotype results until after study completed.