Attentional Ability and Brain Resilience in Teens at Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder
Official title: Attentional Ability and Resilience to Alcohol Use Disorder: Neurocognitive Mechanisms
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11415217 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project studies how attention and brain resilience help teenagers at risk for alcohol problems cope better and stay on a healthier path.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $561,103 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA032400-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415217 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 12-20 with a family history of alcohol use disorder who have not begun or who have minimal binge drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Teens without a family history of AUD or those with established heavy binge drinking may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
Researchers will examine how attentional skills relate to resilience against developing alcohol use problems in adolescents with a family history of AUD. They will use data-driven analyses to identify cognitive processes and brain mechanisms that support protective outcomes. The study builds on prior findings showing attentional ability as a key factor in resilience and aims to pinpoint targetable processes for prevention. Results could inform new approaches to reduce risk for teens who are most vulnerable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to new brain- and attention-focused strategies to prevent AUD in high-risk youth.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research has linked attentional processes to resilience against AUD risk, supporting potential replication and extension in this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elton, Amanda L — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Elton, Amanda L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.