Investigating how brain stimulation affects cognitive issues from adolescent binge drinking
Effects of tACS on alcohol-induced cognitive and neurochemical deficits
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-11035083
This study is looking at how binge drinking during the teenage years can affect the brain's ability to adapt to new situations, using rats to understand the problem better, with the hope of finding new ways to help young people who might be struggling with these issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11035083 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research explores the cognitive impairments caused by binge drinking in adolescents, particularly focusing on behavioral flexibility, which is the ability to adapt to changing situations. Using a rat model, the study examines how adolescent intermittent exposure to alcohol affects brain structures and functions. The researchers aim to identify the underlying neural mechanisms and test new treatment approaches that could help mitigate these cognitive deficits. By understanding these effects, the research seeks to provide insights into potential interventions for affected individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents under 21 who have engaged in binge drinking behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced binge drinking or are over the age of 21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that improve cognitive function in adolescents who have experienced binge drinking.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding cognitive impairments related to alcohol use, but this specific approach using brain stimulation 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: SULLIVAN, EMILY — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: SULLIVAN, EMILY
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.
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