Understanding how impulsive traits affect alcohol use from childhood to adulthood
Official title: Neurogenetic influences linking impulsive personality traits and alcohol use disorder progression across development
Funded at Indiana University Indianapolis · NIH-10947990 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how impulsive personality traits might affect the way people develop and deal with alcohol use disorder from childhood to adulthood, and it aims to help everyone understand these connections better, especially by including a variety of backgrounds in the research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $183,449 |
| NIH project number | 1K01AA031724-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10947990 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults who exhibit impulsive personality traits and are at risk for developing alcohol use disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not exhibit impulsive personality traits or who are not at risk for alcohol use disorder may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between impulsive personality traits and the progression of alcohol use disorder (AUD) from childhood through adulthood. It aims to explore how these traits influence alcohol consumption patterns and the underlying neurobiological and genetic factors involved. By conducting longitudinal studies and utilizing large datasets, the research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how impulsivity and alcohol use are interconnected over time. The study also emphasizes the importance of including diverse populations in genetic research to better understand these dynamics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and intervention strategies for alcohol use disorder based on individual personality traits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between personality traits and substance use, but this study aims to fill significant gaps in the literature with a novel longitudinal approach.
Where this research is happening
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Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Alex Parker — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Miller, Alex Parker
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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.