Understanding how impulsivity and alcohol response affect drinking in young adults
Official title: Linking Impulsivity Domains and Subjective Response to Alcohol in Young Adults Using Lab and Daily Assessment Methods
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10886664 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how being impulsive affects how young adults react to alcohol, with the hope of figuring out why some people struggle with drinking more than others, and it involves 250 participants sharing their experiences over two years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $603,154 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA029488-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886664 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults, particularly those who may exhibit impulsive behaviors or have concerns about their alcohol consumption.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume alcohol or are not within the young adult age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between impulsivity and how young adults respond to alcohol, aiming to understand why some individuals misuse alcohol more than others. By using both laboratory settings and daily assessments over two years, the study will collect data from 250 participants, focusing on their impulsivity levels and subjective experiences with alcohol. The goal is to identify patterns that could inform more effective interventions tailored to individual risk factors related to alcohol misuse.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective interventions for young adults struggling with alcohol misuse.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of linking impulsivity and subjective alcohol response is relatively novel, previous research has shown that understanding these factors can lead to improved interventions for alcohol misuse.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weafer, Jessica J — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Weafer, Jessica J
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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.