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
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NIAAA Section on Human Psychopharmacology
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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