RECRUITING

Alcohol and the Social Brain: An Alcohol-Administration Hyperscanning Study Employing a Within-Subject Design

Study Overview

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Description

The study investigates the effects of alcohol consumption on social and individual behaviors using a within-subject design. Participants, aged 21-30, will attend two laboratory sessions approximately one week apart, participating as part of a dyad (pair). During one session, they will consume an alcoholic beverage, while in the other, they will receive a control beverage, with the order of conditions randomized. This design facilitates direct within-participant comparisons of behaviors and neural activity in intoxicated versus sober states. To achieve these aims, the study employs EEG technology to explore intra-brain and inter-brain dynamics during social interactions. Additionally, validated self-report questionnaires will capture data on mood, social bonding, and other psychological variables. The findings are expected to enhance understanding of alcohol's role in social reward processes and contribute to developing evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies for alcohol use disorder.

Official Title

Alcohol and the Social Brain: An Alcohol-Administration Hyperscanning Study Employing a Within-Subject Design

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-08-09
Study Completion:2028-05
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07125534

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:21 Years to 30 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Between the ages of 21 and 30
  2. * Regularly consumes alcohol
  1. * History of adverse reaction to the amount of beverage employed in the study
  2. * Have a history of major problems associated with alcohol
  3. * Take medications that could adversely interact with alcohol
  4. * Have medical conditions that contraindicate alcohol administration
  5. * Individuals with a history of skull fractures or who indicate discomfort with EEG procedures used
  6. * Female participant is pregnant or trying to become pregnant

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Catharine E Fairbairn, Ph.D.
CONTACT
217 300 5850
cfairbai@illlinois.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Champaign, Illinois, 61820
United States
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois, 61820
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-08-09
Study Completion Date2028-05

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-08-09
Study Completion Date2028-05

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Alcohol Drinking
  • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
  • Alcohol Intoxication
  • Alcohol; Harmful Use
  • Alcoholism
  • Binge Drinking