NCT06627803 Social Facilitation of Alcohol Effects and Alcohol Misuse in Young Adults
| NCT ID | NCT06627803 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Southern California |
| Condition | Alcohol Consumption |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-08-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-20 with a primary completion date of 2029-08-31.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand social contexts and alcohol use. We hope to learn how being around peers affects alcohol consumption in young adults. About 200 young adults who drink alcohol frequently will take part in the study. This research is being funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Participation involves one in-person screening session with a same-sex platonic friend. Then participants will complete four in-person laboratory sessions where they will drink beverages containing alcohol or no alcohol. After completion of the laboratory sessions, participants will complete smartphone surveys for 28 days. Lastly, they will complete follow-up surveys 6 months and 12 months post-study enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 21-28 years of age * Drink regularly (1+ times/week) with a same-sex platonic friend that also meets eligibility and is willing to participate * Regular alcohol use (3+ times/week) with at least one binge drinking episode (5+ drinks \[male\] or 4+ drinks \[female\] in about 2 hours) in the past month * BMI of 18-30 * Own a smart device operating on the iOS or Android operating system * Fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding or intent to get pregnant in the next 60 days (females) * medical conditions counter-indicated for alcohol administration * seeking treatment for alcohol use
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06627803 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 28 Years, studying Alcohol Consumption. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06627803 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06627803 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mgkirkpa@usc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06627803 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06627803 clinical trial?
NCT06627803 is sponsored by University of Southern California. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.