Alcohol Use Research Study
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are conducting a study to determine if factors such as mood, stress, cravings, or environmental influences can help predict episodes of heavy alcohol consumption.
Fast Facts
Ages 18+
Drink Alcohol Regularly
Compensation Provided
Conducted in San Francisco
Study Background
Help us learn more about factors that influence heavy alcohol consumption.
This study aims to understand how factors like mood, stress, cravings, and the environment affect heavy drinking. Participants will be involved for one month, with three online and three in-person visits at a San Francisco research office. During the study, they will answer daily phone surveys about their drinking, sexual behavior, and mood. They will also wear a wristwatch-like device that tracks alcohol levels through sweat. Those who complete the study will receive $190.
The study has three main goals: to identify what triggers binge drinking, explore links between binge drinking and risky sexual behavior, and see how well the surveys and alcohol monitor work in research.
Study Background
Help us learn more about factors that influence heavy alcohol alcohol consumption.
This study aims to understand how factors like mood, stress, cravings, and the environment affect heavy drinking. Participants will be involved for one month, with three online and three in-person visits at a San Francisco research office. During the study, they will answer daily phone surveys about their drinking, sexual behavior, and mood. They will also wear a wristwatch-like device that tracks alcohol levels through sweat. Those who complete the study will receive $190.
The study has three main goals: to identify what triggers binge drinking, explore links between binge drinking and risky sexual behavior, and see how well the surveys and alcohol monitor work in research.
Additional Information
This study is being done to find out if factors like mood, stress, cravings, or environmental influences can help predict when someone might engage in heavy alcohol consumption. By understanding these triggers, researchers aim to better understand the causes of binge drinking and potentially develop strategies to prevent it.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18+
- Drink alcohol regularly
- Willing to participate in a study involving daily and random text message surveys
- Willing to wear a wrist biosensor for alcohol monitoring
- Currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Able to attend 3 in-person visits at the study office in San Francisco (25 Van Ness Avenue).
If you participate in this study, here is what you can expect:
Enrollment: You will be enrolled for one month.
In-Person Visits: You will attend 3 in-person visits at the study office in San Francisco (25 Van Ness Avenue). During these visits, you will provide a urine sample, complete a blood draw, and answer questions about your behaviors.
Remote Visits: There will be 3 remote visits, where you’ll have brief scheduled phone calls to answer questions related to the study.
Daily Surveys: For the entire month, you will receive daily text messages with short surveys about your alcohol use, sexual behaviors, mood, and stress levels.
Alcohol Monitoring: You will wear a wristwatch-sized monitor that tracks your alcohol levels through sweat.
Your participation is voluntary, and you can choose to stop at any time.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.