Exploring the Decision to Drink (More) Alcohol Following Manipulations of Stress and Social Context
RecruitingHealthy volunteers welcome
Who can join
Ages 21 to 50 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Drinking alcohol at least once a week * Consuming 4 (female) or 5 (male) drinks in one occasion at least once a month Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant * Past or current treatment for alcohol use * Past or current medical condition that contraindicates alcohol use * Past or current reaction to alcohol that contraindicates alcohol use * Past or current medication that contraindicates alcohol use
About the study
This preregistration documents an experiment examining the effects of acute stress and social context on alcohol-related decision-making. The study uses a 2x2 factorial design (stress vs. control × social vs. alone) with dyadic recruitment.
What is being tested
- Stress (other)
- Social Context (other)
Sponsor: University of Washington · Participants: 160 · Started: Feb 1, 2026
Contact the study team
- Jonas Dora · Phone: 2067416330
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07390084
Locations in the U.S.
| Washington | University of Washington, Seattle |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.