Understanding the link between sleep and binge drinking in college students
Characterizing individual differences in the reciprocal relationship between sleep deprivation and binge drinking within the context of college life
['FUNDING_R01'] · RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIV OF N.J. · NIH-11098635
This project looks at how sleep and binge drinking affect each other in college students to better understand the risks of alcohol misuse.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIV OF N.J. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PISCATAWAY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11098635 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We want to understand how sleep patterns and binge drinking habits are connected in college students. This project will track sleep quality and alcohol use over time, using both self-reported information and objective measures like wearable devices and sleep studies. By looking at these behaviors before, during, and after drinking, we hope to find out why some students are more at risk for alcohol-related problems. This information could help prevent addiction and other health issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: College students who participate in an ongoing longitudinal study and are willing to share information about their sleep and drinking habits are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Individuals not in college or those without concerns about sleep or alcohol use may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help reduce immediate alcohol-related harms in college students and provide a foundation for improving treatments for sleep and alcohol use disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While the general relationship between sleep and alcohol is known, this project explores individual differences and detailed physiological measures in a novel way.
Where this research is happening
PISCATAWAY, UNITED STATES
- RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIV OF N.J. — PISCATAWAY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BUCKMAN, JENNIFER F. — RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIV OF N.J.
- Study coordinator: BUCKMAN, JENNIFER F.
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.
Conditions: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome