How the brain and body respond to alcohol abstinence in young people with ADHD
Dynamic functional connectivity of the default mode network in youth with ADHD
This study is looking at how taking a break from alcohol affects the brains and bodies of young people with ADHD, hoping to find helpful patterns that could support them in staying sober.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10794906 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of alcohol abstinence on the brain and autonomic nervous system in youth with ADHD. It aims to understand how the brain's functional connectivity changes during periods of not drinking and how these changes relate to the body's physiological responses. By measuring brain activity and heart rate variability, the study seeks to identify patterns that could help in preventing relapse in individuals with alcohol use disorders. The findings could provide insights into the unique challenges faced by young people with ADHD when it comes to alcohol consumption and abstinence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth diagnosed with ADHD who have a history of alcohol consumption.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have ADHD or those who do not consume alcohol may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for alcohol use disorders in young people with ADHD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between brain function and alcohol use, but this specific approach focusing on ADHD is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Peterson-Sockwell, Hope — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Peterson-Sockwell, Hope
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.