Understanding how stress affects alcohol consumption and brain function
Tracking brain dynamics of the acute stress response and neurocognitive mechanisms of chronic alcohol consumption
This study is looking at how stress affects drinking habits by checking brain activity, and it's designed for people who want to understand how stress might lead to risky drinking behaviors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891122 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between stress responses and alcohol consumption by examining brain dynamics. It aims to develop new biomarkers that can predict how stress influences drinking behavior and cognitive processes related to alcohol use. By using advanced machine learning techniques and functional MRI data, the study will analyze brain activity patterns in response to stress and how these patterns change over time. The goal is to identify specific brain responses that can help understand and potentially intervene in risky drinking behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who experience issues related to alcohol consumption or stress.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or are not affected by stress-related drinking behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better interventions for individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder by targeting stress-related brain mechanisms.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using brain imaging and machine learning to understand the relationship between stress and alcohol use, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldfarb, Elizabeth — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Goldfarb, Elizabeth
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.