Understanding how emotional regulation affects alcohol use in women
Official title: Cyclical deficits in emotion regulation as a risk factor for alcohol misuse in premenopausal females
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11053630 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how changes in emotions during certain times of the month might affect drinking habits in women who haven't gone through menopause yet, and it hopes to find ways to help prevent alcohol misuse by understanding these connections better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $540,069 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030065-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053630 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are premenopausal females who experience emotional regulation challenges, particularly those with symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (dPMDD).
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are postmenopausal or do not experience significant emotional regulation issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between emotional regulation and alcohol misuse specifically in premenopausal females. It focuses on how cyclical changes in emotion regulation, particularly during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, may increase the risk of alcohol misuse. The study will utilize heart rate variability as a physiological marker to assess emotional regulation and its connection to alcohol consumption patterns. By identifying these factors, the research aims to develop targeted prevention strategies for alcohol misuse in women.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for alcohol misuse tailored specifically for women.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited literature on this specific approach, previous studies have shown a connection between emotional regulation and alcohol misuse, suggesting potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pang, Raina — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Pang, Raina
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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.