How alcohol affects aggression and impulsive behavior in the brain
Aggression and SEIP: Neural Correlates During Alcohol Intoxication
This study is looking at how alcohol affects aggressive and impulsive behaviors and how people with Alcohol Use Disorder respond to social threats, using brain scans to see what happens in the brain, so if you have a history of drinking and acting impulsively, your participation could help us understand this connection better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10476608 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of alcohol on aggressive and impulsive behaviors, as well as how individuals process social-emotional threats. By using advanced imaging techniques like functional MRI, the study aims to understand the neural mechanisms behind these behaviors in individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder and a history of impulsive aggression. Participants will be grouped based on their alcohol use and aggression history to explore how these factors influence brain responses to threats. The findings could provide insights into the complex relationship between alcohol consumption and aggression.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with a history of Alcohol Use Disorder and impulsive aggressive behavior, as well as healthy controls without these conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of alcohol use or aggression may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment options for individuals struggling with Alcohol Use Disorder and related aggressive behaviors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the neural correlates of aggression and alcohol use, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coccaro, Emil Frank — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Coccaro, Emil Frank
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.