Exploring how race-related stress affects cravings and stress in African Americans with alcohol use disorder
Identifying the Effects of Race-Related Stressors on Laboratory- Induced Stress and Craving among African Americans with Alcohol Use Disorder
This study is looking at how stress from racial issues affects cravings for alcohol in African Americans who are trying to manage their drinking, and it hopes to find ways to create better support and treatment for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10871883 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of race-related stressors on stress and cravings in African Americans who struggle with alcohol use disorder. By using a controlled laboratory setting, the study will measure participants' responses to various imagery cues related to race-related stress, alcohol, and neutral stimuli. It aims to understand how these stressors influence both psychological and physiological reactions, such as craving levels and heart rate. The findings could help develop culturally sensitive treatments tailored for African Americans facing alcohol use challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals diagnosed with alcohol use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or who do not have alcohol use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for African Americans with alcohol use disorder by addressing the unique stressors they face.
How similar studies have performed: While research on alcohol use disorder is extensive, the specific focus on race-related stressors in African Americans is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Delisa — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Brown, Delisa
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 below.