Drinking in Young Adult Duos (DYAD) Study

Carnegie Mellon University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Alcohol Consumption; Alcohol Intoxication; Alcohol Drinking

Treatments: Drug: Alcohol beverage; Other: Non-alcohol beverage

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other; NIH

Identifiers

NCT06822257

AA031009

R01AA031009 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study examines the role of alcohol use in understanding the dynamics of romantic relationships. Couples will participate in a research session where they consume either an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage and complete study tasks. After the session, participants will provide information about their drinking habits, alcohol- and non-alcohol-related experiences, and relationship factors through brief surveys on their smart phones and again at 6-month and 12-month follow-up sessions. The findings from this study aim to improve understanding of alcohol use in close relationships and may inform future strategies for promoting healthier relationships and behaviors.

Full description

This study investigates alcohol consumption in romantic relationships. Couples will be recruited to participate in a laboratory-based alcohol administration session, during which they will consume either a moderate dose of alcohol or a non-alcoholic beverage. Following beverage consumption, couples will complete questionnaires and tasks.

The study employs a multi-method approach to assess alcohol in couples, including self-reports and behavioral tasks, both inside and outside of the lab (e.g., using ecological momentary assessment). Additionally, participants' drinking patterns and relationship factors will be tracked over time, with follow-up assessments conducted at 6-months and 12 months post-laboratory session.

The findings from this research will provide insights into the role that alcohol consumption plays in close relationships and may inform interventions to support healthier drinking behaviors and relationship outcomes.

Enrollment: 504 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 21 to 30 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Both members of the couple must:

• be between the ages of 21 and 30
• regularly consume alcohol
• own a smartphone

Exclusion criteria

Neither member of the couple:

• has a history of adverse reaction to the amount of beverage used in the study
• has a history of major problems related to alcohol
• is taking medications that could adversely interact with alcohol
• is pregnant

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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504 participants in 1 patient group

Healthy couples who drink alcohol

Other group

Description:

Healthy young adult couples who regularly drink alcohol

Treatment:

Other: Non-alcohol beverage

Drug: Alcohol beverage