Investigating how stress affects impulsivity and alcohol use in African Americans using fMRI

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to explore the impact of stereotype threat on impulsivity and its connection to alcohol consumption among African Americans. By utilizing fMRI technology, researchers will assess the behavioral and neural responses to stress exposure. The findings are expected to enhance the understanding of the interplay between sociocultural factors and alcohol use behaviors. Participants will engage in task-based behavioral interventions to gather data on their responses.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Between 21 and 35 years of age (inclusive);
* Fluent in English;
* Right-handed

Exclusion Criteria:

* Younger than 21 years of age;
* Left-handed

Where it's running

• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Uraina Clark, PhD — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Study coordinator: Shivani Doshi
• Email: shivani.doshi@mssm.edu
• Phone: 212-241-6582

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.