Sex Differences in Alcohol Use

Healthy Volunteers
Women's Health
Official Title Sex Differences in Alcohol Use: Neural and Hormonal Influences

Purpose

The goal of the study is to gain a better understanding of how hormonal fluctuation across the female menstrual cycle impact brain activity and associated drinking behaviors.

Participation includes:
•    One orientation session (2 hours)
•    Three brain imaging (fMRI)/alcohol and saline administration sessions (7 hours each)
•    Six follow-up online surveys (30 mins each)
•    Two follow-up sessions (1 hour each)

The total time commitment of the study is 28 hours over the course of 21 months.

Could this study be right for you?

  1. Age: 21–26 years old (must bring proof of age to Orientation, e.g., driver’s license or passport)
  2. In good health, as confirmed by responses to the Screening Interview
  3. No contraindications for fMRI (e.g., no metal in the body, as confirmed by MRI screening form)
  4. Reports typical weekly alcohol consumption 
  5. No current or past treatment for a drug or alcohol use disorder
  6. Not currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become in the next 3 months (women only)
  7. Regular menstrual cycles (women only)
  8. No use  of hormonal contraception or plans to begin use within the next 3 months (women only)

Age Range

21 - 26 years