Understanding how anxiety affects alcohol use and treatment
Digital Phenotyping of Anxiety and Anxiety-Related Alcohol Comorbidity and Treatment
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11040456
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11040456 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience anxiety disorders and have problems with alcohol use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have anxiety disorders or alcohol use problems may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: Previous research has shown promise in using digital phenotyping for personalized interventions, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PICCIRILLO, MARILYN — RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: PICCIRILLO, MARILYN
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 below.