Family Alcohol or Substance Use Research Study
Researchers at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are conducting a study to learn more about family health patterns.
Fast Facts
At Least One Biological Parent with a History of Alcohol or Other Substance Use Problems
In Good Health, Ages 18-25
Compensation Provided
Conducted in
Little Rock, AR
Study Background
Help us learn more about factors that may increase risk for alcohol and other substance use disorders.
Through this research study, we are investigating health behaviors in young adults to learn more about factors that may increase risk for alcohol and other substance use disorders.
To better understand these behaviors, we are measuring personality characteristics, immune factors, and using a safe and non-invasive scan (MRI) to look at the brain in young adults whose parents have had a history of problems with alcohol or other substances.
Study Background
Help us learn more about factors that may increase risk for alcohol and other substance use disorders.
Through this research study, we are investigating health behaviors in young adults to learn more about factors that may increase risk for alcohol and other substance use disorders.
To better understand these behaviors, we are measuring personality characteristics, immune factors, and using a safe and non-invasive scan (MRI) to look at the brain in young adults whose parents have had a history of problems with alcohol or other substances.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to learn more about family health patterns and factors that may increase risk for alcohol and other substance use problems.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-25
- Have at least one biological parent with a history of alcohol or substance use problems
- Generally healthy
- Able to undergo an MRI (no non-removable metal in your body or claustrophobia)
- Not currently pregnant or nursing
This study consists of 2 in-person visits to the Psychiatric Research Institute at UAMS in Little Rock. There are also 2 follow-up visits conducted via phone 6 months and 12 months after the initial study sessions. Pregnancy, drug, and alcohol screenings will also be performed at each visit.
Visit 1 will last approximately 2-3 hours and will include interview questions, assessments, questionnaires, and computer tasks.
Visit 2 will last approximately 2 hours and will include a brain MRI scan and blood draw.
Qualifying participants will be compensated $230 for completing all of the main study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
