Understanding the causes of heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder in adolescents
Official title: Determining the Contributions of Four AARDoC Functional Domains to the Etiology of Heavy Drinking and AUD Symptoms: A Prospective, Multimodal Approach
Funded at University of Iowa · NIH-10917364 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at why some teens and young adults drink heavily and struggle with alcohol use, and it involves 480 participants aged 12-20 to help find better ways to support those who need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $716,915 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030728-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917364 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are adolescents and young adults aged 12-20 who are at risk for heavy drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 12-20 or do not exhibit elevated risk for heavy drinking may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the various underlying causes of heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder (AUD) symptoms in adolescents and young adults. By enrolling 480 participants aged 12-20 who are at risk for heavy drinking, the study aims to identify how different neuro-behavioral factors contribute to these issues. The approach involves a longitudinal design, allowing researchers to track changes over time and better understand the complexities of AUD. This could lead to more personalized and effective treatment options for those affected.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved, tailored treatments for adolescents struggling with heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the etiology of alcohol use disorders, but this specific multimodal approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bartholow, Bruce D — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Bartholow, Bruce D
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.