Brain scans reveal Alcohol's social secrets

NCT ID NCT06687525

First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how alcohol changes the way our brains work together during social interactions. Researchers will monitor brain activity in pairs of people while they drink alcohol. The goal is to understand the brain mechanisms behind alcohol's rewarding effects in social settings. 240 regular drinkers aged 21-30 will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Champaign, Illinois, 61820, United States

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