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Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults

University of Southern California · with National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) · NCT06627803

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 21–28 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
200
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
February 20, 2025
Record last updated
August 12, 2025

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What the study 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.

Being studied: Alcohol (Oral)

Conditions: Alcohol Consumption; Alcohol Abuse/Dependence

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • 21-28 years of age
  • Drink regularly (1+ times/week) with a same-sex platonic friend that also meets eligibility and is willing to participate
  • Regular alcohol use (3+ times/week) with at least one binge drinking episode (5+ drinks [male] or 4+ drinks [female] in about 2 hours) in the past month
  • BMI of 18-30
  • Own a smart device operating on the iOS or Android operating system
  • Fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding or intent to get pregnant in the next 60 days (females)
  • medical conditions counter-indicated for alcohol administration
  • seeking treatment for alcohol use

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, CA 90032

    Site contact: Matt G Kirkpatrick · 323-442-8221 · mgkirkpa@usc.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Matt G Kirkpatrick, PhD · 323-442-8221 · mgkirkpa@usc.edu
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