Understanding alcohol use risks in young adults
Official title: Deep Phenotyping of Heavy Drinking in Young Adults with Behavioral Scales, Neuropsychological Tasks, and Smartphone Sensing Technology
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11000862 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different factors might affect the risk of young adults aged 18-25 developing problems with alcohol, using fun activities and smartphone technology to track their drinking habits over a year, so we can find better ways to help them stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | March 5, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $588,736 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030136-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000862 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-25 who engage in moderate to heavy drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume alcohol or are outside the age range of 18-25 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the individual risk profiles for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in young adults aged 18-25 by utilizing a combination of behavioral scales, neuropsychological tasks, and smartphone sensing technology. Participants will be monitored over a 12-month period to gather data on their drinking habits and related behaviors. The study aims to identify specific neurofunctional domains that contribute to the risk of developing AUD, which could help in tailoring prevention and intervention strategies for this age group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention and intervention strategies for young adults at risk of alcohol use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using the Addictions Neuroclinical Assessment framework has shown promise in understanding alcohol use disorder in adults, suggesting potential for success in this younger population.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fucito, Lisa M — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Fucito, Lisa M
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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.