Project TRACE
Testing the Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Eating
Drexel University’s WELL Center is recruiting for a research study on alcohol’s effects on eating patterns for people with binge eating. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
experience binge eating
Drink alcohol regularly
21 Years and Older
Compensation Provided
Conducted in philadelphia, PA
Study Background
We know from previous research that alcohol consumption decreases your ability to regulate your own behavior, as well as making you want to eat more. In this study, we want to examine the relationship between alcohol and eating specifically for people who struggle with binge eating.
Program participants will complete one Zoom assessment and two in-person appointments at Drexel University. You may be eligible if you are over 21 years old, experience binge eating and drink alcohol regularly.
Your participation in this study may help researchers better understand binge eating. Further research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
We know from previous research that alcohol consumption decreases your ability to regulate your own behavior, as well as making you want to eat more. In this study, we want to examine the relationship between alcohol and eating specifically for people who struggle with binge eating.
Program participants will complete one Zoom assessment and two in-person appointments at Drexel University. You may be eligible if you are over 21 years old, experience binge eating and drink alcohol regularly.
Your participation in this study may help researchers better understand binge eating. Further research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- 21+ years old
- Experience emotional eating, binge eating or out of control eating
- Drink alcohol regularly
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Not taking medications that negatively interact with alcohol
- No history of alcohol use disorder or recovery from alcohol use
- No negative allergic reactions from drinking alcohol
- BMI less than 35
- No food allergies
- No heart rhythm disorders
Once enrolled, this study involves:
1 initial Zoom assessment that includes semi-structured interviews of binge eating and alcohol use in past 3 months and a final eligibility determination.
Two appointments at Drexel University of approximately 3-4 hours which involve drinking different amounts of alcohol and tasting various snack foods.
