Using mobile breathalyzers to monitor alcohol use and intimate partner violence in young adults
Integrating Remote Breath Alcohol Monitoring into Ecological Momentary Assessment of Alcohol-Related Intimate Partner Violence among Young Adult Drinkers
This study is looking at how using mobile breathalyzers and smartphone surveys can help young adults track their drinking habits and see how it relates to intimate partner violence, so we can better support those who might be at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Blacksburg, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930929 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how mobile breathalyzers can be used alongside smartphone surveys to monitor alcohol consumption and its relationship with intimate partner violence (IPV) among young adult drinkers. By capturing real-time data on breath alcohol content, the study aims to provide a more accurate assessment of alcohol use compared to traditional self-reports. This innovative approach seeks to enhance interventions for alcohol-related IPV by identifying critical drinking periods and enabling timely support for individuals at risk. Participants will engage with technology that links breathalyzer readings to their smartphone assessments, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of their drinking behaviors in natural settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adult drinkers, particularly college students, who may experience or perpetrate intimate partner violence related to alcohol use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume alcohol or are not involved in intimate partner relationships may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions for preventing alcohol-related intimate partner violence among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of mobile breathalyzers in this context is novel, similar approaches in alcohol monitoring have shown promise in other studies.
Where this research is happening
Blacksburg, United States
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ — Blacksburg, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brem, Meagan Jacquelyn — Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
- Study coordinator: Brem, Meagan Jacquelyn
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.