Immune and stress response study in young adults who drink alcohol
This study looks at how drinking patterns affect your body's immune system and stress response. Researchers will use questionnaires, breath and urine tests, and MRI scans to understand these effects. You may join if you are 21-25 and either binge drink or drink moderately without binge episodes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 25 years old
- You are a beer drinker (you don't have to drink it exclusively)
- You can read and write in English and understand the study
- You can pass breathalyzer and urine drug tests at every visit
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35
- You either binge drink at least twice a month (and drink 8+ drinks per week if female, 15+ if male) OR you drink weekly but no more than 7 drinks per week (female) or 14 (male) and have had no binge episodes in the past year
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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