Mood, Alcohol Response, and Sleep

STUDY BASICS

Are you aged 21-30 and do you drink alcohol on a weekly basis? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help better understand how sleep relates to your mood, thoughts, and behaviors, including drinking alcohol. Involves 3 lab visits, answering questionnaires on a smartphone, and wearing an activity tracker wristband. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the relationship between sleep characteristics and alcohol. Researchers hope their findings lead to better ways to treat people with alcohol use disorder in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 21-30
• Moderate or heavy drinker (drink at least 4-5 drinks per drinking session on a weekly basis)
• Weigh less than 300 pounds
• Not pregnant

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves 3 visits: an initial visit that includes an interview and questionnaires that can be in person or virtual and two sessions during which you will be asked to consume alcohol and complete questionnaires and computer tasks. During these visits you will be asked to complete a breathalyzer, urine drug screen, and pregnancy test if necessary. You will also be asked to answer questions on a smartphone for two separate 10-12 day periods and wear an activity tracker. Six months after the second lab visit, you will complete follow-up questionnaires at home or over the phone.