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Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults
Sponsor: University of Southern California
Summary
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.
Official title: Multi-Method Investigation of Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 28 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2025-02-20
Completion Date
2029-08-31
Last Updated
2025-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Alcohol (Oral)
Participants will drink a beverage that will have alcohol or no alcohol. The amount of alcohol consumed will be similar to consuming around 3-4 drinks, with breath alcohol concentration peaking at or around the legal limit for driving (0.08%).
Locations (1)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, United States