Actively Recruiting
Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults
Led by University of Southern California · Updated on 2025-08-12
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
236 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Southern California
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to understand social contexts and alcohol use. We hope to learn how being around peers affects alcohol consumption in young adults. About 200 young adults who drink alcohol frequently will take part in the study. This research is being funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Participation involves one in-person screening session with a same-sex platonic friend. Then participants will complete four in-person laboratory sessions where they will drink beverages containing alcohol or no alcohol. After completion of the laboratory sessions, participants will complete smartphone surveys for 28 days. Lastly, they will complete follow-up surveys 6 months and 12 months post-study enrollment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 21-28 years of age
- Drink regularly (1+ times/week) with a same-sex platonic friend who also meets eligibility and will participate
- Regular alcohol use (3+ times/week) with at least one binge drinking episode (5+ drinks for males or 4+ drinks for females in about 2 hours) in the past month
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30
- Own a smartphone operating on iOS or Android
- Fluent in English
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or intent to become pregnant in the next 60 days (females)
- Medical conditions that make alcohol consumption unsafe
- Currently seeking treatment for alcohol use
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90032
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Matt G Kirkpatrick, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
1
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