Pandemic drinking habits under the microscope: 2-Year study launches

NCT ID NCT04391816

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tracks 1,500 people over two years to see how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their drinking habits and related stress. Participants complete surveys about alcohol use, stress, and well-being, comparing before and during the pandemic. The goal is to understand the pandemic's long-term impact on alcohol use and mental health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could reveal how a global crisis changes drinking patterns and mental health, guiding future support strategies.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It relies on self-reported data, which may be biased, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse Alcohol Drinking alcohol-related disorders Coronavinae infectious disease Social Isolation Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • NIAAA Section on Human Psychopharmacology

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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