Understanding binge drinking in adolescents who have experienced maltreatment
Official title: Biomarkers of Binge Drinking in Maltreated Adolescents
Funded at University of North Carolina Wilmington · NIH-10291192 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain brain and development factors might lead to binge drinking in teens aged 12 to 19 who have experienced maltreatment, and it will follow them over several years to see how their drinking habits change and what helps some teens stay safe from heavy drinking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Carolina Wilmington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wilmington, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $379,503 |
| NIH project number | 1R15AA028911-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10291192 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 19 who have experienced maltreatment and are at risk for heavy episodic drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced maltreatment or are outside the age range of 12 to 19 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the neurodevelopmental factors that contribute to binge drinking behaviors in adolescents who have faced maltreatment. It involves a longitudinal approach, where participants aged 12 to 19 will undergo annual assessments, including home-based EEG tests, to track their drinking patterns and brain function over time. The study aims to compare maltreated adolescents with matched controls to identify risk and resilience factors associated with heavy episodic drinking. By expanding the sample size and continuing to follow existing participants, the research seeks to provide insights into the peak periods of alcohol use during late adolescence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention strategies for binge drinking in vulnerable adolescent populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using longitudinal studies and EEG assessments to understand adolescent behaviors, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nooner, Kate Brody — University of North Carolina Wilmington
- Study coordinator: Nooner, Kate Brody
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.