Alcohol Administration & Neuroimaging Research Study
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are conducting a study in young adults to examine how alcohol consumption changes over time and how this affects brain development.
Fast Facts
Have No History or Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders, PTSD, Neurological Disease, or Seizures
23-30 Years Old & Drink Alcohol
Compensation
Provided
Conducted in
Austin, TX
Study Background
Researchers at UT Austin are studying differences in people’s responses to drinking alcohol and related changes in the brain in young adults.
This study looks at how people react to alcohol over time and how it affects the brain. Researchers will compare these effects between different people.
If you join the study, you will take part in a clinical interview, drink alcohol on 2 separate days, and complete MRI scanning. Because this is a longitudinal study, you may be asked to repeat study components.
The goal of this study is to better understand how alcohol affects people and to help treat future patients with mental health issues. This research may also help create better programs to prevent and treat problems caused by alcohol use.
Study Background
Researchers at UT Austin are studying differences in people’s responses to drinking alcohol and related changes in the brain in young adults.
This study looks at how people react to alcohol over time and how it affects the brain. Researchers will compare these effects between different people.
If you join the study, you will take part in a clinical interview, drink alcohol on 2 separate days, and complete MRI scanning. Because this is a longitudinal study, you may be asked to repeat study components.
The goal of this study is to better understand how alcohol affects people and to help treat future patients with mental health issues. This research may also help create better programs to prevent and treat problems caused by alcohol use.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to investigate how individuals respond to alcohol over time, and its relations with brain development.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 23-30 & drink alcohol
- Located in Austin, TX (or in surrounding areas: Georgetown, Buda)
- Able to undergo an MRI (no non-removable metal on or in your body, no severe claustrophobia)
- Have consumed 4+ (men) or 3+ (women) drinks at least twice in the past 12 months
- Able to drink alcohol (no history of an abstinence-oriented treatment program for alcohol use, reporting wanting to quit drinking but not being able to, any medical, religious, or other reasons for not drinking alcohol)
- Have no history or diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, PTSD, neurological disease, seizures, or serious medical illness
- Have no history of severe alcohol use disorder
- Have no history of head trauma (e.g., loss of consciousness ≥ 5 minutes)
- Have no history of heart attack, heart trouble, high blood pressure, diabetes, or liver disease
- Not currently pregnant or nursing
If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete clinical interviews, cognitive and behavioral assessments, complete MRI scanning, and drink alcohol on two separate days. This will occur over a 2-3 day period at the University of Texas at Austin. This study involves both in-person and virtual visits.
Eligible participants will complete up to 3 study visits involving diagnostic interviews, mental function (cognitive and behavioral) tests, MRI scanning, and drinking alcohol. Eligible participants will be asked to complete longitudinal study components.
You will be compensated for your time.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.