Brain scans reveal how stereotype stress fuels alcohol use

NCT ID NCT05675332

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how stress from stereotypes affects impulsivity and alcohol use in African Americans. Researchers will use fMRI brain scans to measure brain activity while participants do tasks that involve everyday stress. The goal is to understand the link between social stress and drinking behavior.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could reveal how stress and stereotypes influence drinking behavior, pointing toward better prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational brain-imaging study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct interventions, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL DRINKING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10029, United States

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