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RECRUITING
NCT06976528

Understanding the Associations Between Romantic Relationship Conflict, Psychophysiological Responding and Alcohol Misuse Among Emerging Adults

Sponsor: New York University

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Summary

Emerging Adults (EA) engage in heavy episodic drinking (HED) at a greater quantity and frequency than any other time in their lives, which may lead to significant short- and long-term consequences. Although much is known about the influence of peers in EA alcohol use, there is a dearth of research examining the ways in which romantic partners influence EA drinking behaviors. The proposed study bridges a crucial gap in the existing literature by examining behavioral and physiological risk and resilience factors in the acute link between EA relationship conflict and alcohol consumption. EA couples will engage in two conflict resolution tasks interspersed with two puzzle tasks and two alcohol administration procedures. Because high frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV) is associated with alcohol use and emotion regulation during stressful experiences, HF-HRV and other physiological data will be collected throughout the laboratory procedures.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

21 Years - 29 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

160

Start Date

2025-09-26

Completion Date

2028-07-31

Last Updated

2026-02-20

Healthy Volunteers

Not specified

Locations (1)

386 Park Avenue South

New York, New York, United States