Understanding how anxiety affects alcohol use and treatment
Official title: Digital Phenotyping of Anxiety and Anxiety-Related Alcohol Comorbidity and Treatment
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11040456 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people with anxiety might use alcohol to feel better and aims to collect information through your smartphone to create better support and treatment for those dealing with both anxiety and alcohol issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 22, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 4R00AA029459-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11040456 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience anxiety disorders and have problems with alcohol use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have anxiety disorders or alcohol use problems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between anxiety disorders and alcohol use problems, focusing on how individuals may use alcohol to cope with anxiety. By utilizing digital phenotyping techniques, which include smartphone data collection and ecological momentary assessment, the study aims to gather personalized data on participants' behaviors and experiences. This information will help tailor interventions to better address the unique needs of individuals struggling with both anxiety and alcohol use. The goal is to enhance treatment effectiveness and improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for individuals dealing with anxiety and alcohol use issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using digital phenotyping for personalized interventions, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Piccirillo, Marilyn — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Piccirillo, Marilyn
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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.