Understanding the causes of binge drinking and its link to HIV risk.
Official title: BEATS: Binge drinking Ecological Antecedents with Transdermal alcohol monitoring Study.
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10931569 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how binge drinking might lead to risky sexual behaviors that can increase the chances of getting HIV, and it’s for people who want to understand how their drinking habits and choices can affect their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $142,239 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AA031411-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931569 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who engage in binge drinking and may be at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not engage in binge drinking or are not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that lead to binge drinking and its association with risky sexual behaviors, particularly in relation to HIV infection. By using ecological momentary assessments (EMA), the study collects real-time data on individuals' drinking habits and sexual encounters through their cell phones. This approach aims to identify the psychosocial antecedents that contribute to these behaviors, providing insights that could inform more effective interventions. The goal is to better understand how binge drinking influences health risks, especially for those at risk of HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that reduce binge drinking and associated HIV risk behaviors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that real-time data collection methods like EMA can effectively capture behavioral patterns and inform health interventions.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Santos, Glenn-Milo — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Santos, Glenn-Milo
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.