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Alcohol Sensitivity Among Older Adults Who Consume Alcohol

Individual Differences in Alcohol Sensitivity

Who can join

Ages 65 to 80 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria

* Alcohol Drinkers who consume alcohol on a regular basis
* No history of significant substance misuse
* at least 12 years of education or GED equivalence Exclusion Criteria
* current Cigarette smoker
* Type 1 Diabetes or uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes
* Epilepsy
* Neurodegenerative disorder
* Significant psychiatric disorder such as a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, current major depression or PTSD

About the study

This is a proof-of-concept study exploring individual differences in sensitivity to alcohol among older healthy current drinkers aged 65 to 80. Participants will complete two sessions during which they will complete questionnaires and laboratory measures of mental abilities and brain activity and receive a beverage that may or may not contain a moderate dose of alcohol.

What is being tested

• Alcohol (Oral) (other)
• Placebo Control (other)

Sponsor: University of Florida · Participants: 80 · Started: Oct 3, 2026

Contact the study team

• Sara Jo Nixon, PhD · Phone: 352-294-4920
• Ben Lewis, PhD · Phone: 352-294-4920

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07636447

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.