Understanding how alcohol, cannabis, and prescription stimulant use affects college students' sleep and academics
Modeling weekly and daily processes of a high-risk feedback cycle of alcohol, cannabis, and nonmedical use of prescription stimulants in college students: Impacts on use, academics, and sleep
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11047012
This study looks at how college students use prescription stimulants without a prescription and how that connects to their drinking, cannabis use, sleep quality, and school performance, all while tracking these habits over time to find the best moments to help students who are feeling academic stress.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11047012 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the patterns of nonmedical use of prescription stimulants among college students and how it relates to their alcohol and cannabis consumption, sleep quality, and academic performance. By using weekly and daily surveys, the study aims to uncover the feedback loops that may lead to increased substance use and academic challenges. The research focuses on understanding how these factors interact over time, particularly throughout the academic quarter, to provide insights into the behaviors of students facing academic stress. This approach will help identify critical moments when interventions may be most effective.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students who engage in nonmedical use of prescription stimulants, alcohol, or cannabis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use prescription stimulants, alcohol, or cannabis, or who are not college students may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for reducing substance use and enhancing academic performance among college students.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the interplay between substance use and academic performance can lead to effective interventions, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FAIRLIE, ANNE MARIE — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: FAIRLIE, ANNE MARIE
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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