Alcohol and social interaction brain study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how drinking alcohol affects brain activity during social interactions. You will be asked to visit the lab, consume a measured amount of alcohol, and have your brain activity recorded while talking or interacting with others. It aims to help understand social brain function.
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Who can take part
- You must be 21 to 30 years old.
- You must drink alcohol on a regular basis.
- You cannot have had a bad reaction to alcohol in the past.
- You cannot have a history of serious alcohol problems.
- You cannot take medications that might cause problems with alcohol.
- You cannot be pregnant or trying to become pregnant (if female).
- You must be comfortable with wearing an EEG cap (a soft cap with small sensors).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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