What makes young adults binge drink? scientists scan brains for clues
NCT ID NCT02794311
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 125 young adults aged 18-25 to understand what makes someone more likely to binge drink. Researchers used brain scans, genetic tests, and thinking skill assessments to find patterns. The goal is to identify risk factors and improve prevention efforts.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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125 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Feb 2015
- Finished
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Sep 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion criteria : * Males or females * Right-handed * Aged 18-25 years * Native French speaker, able to read French and complete study evaluations * Caucasian * Able to provide informed written and verbal consent Exclusion criteria * A significant general medical illness, including neurological disorders, mental retardation or head trauma * Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder diagnostic according to DSM-IV * Handling of psychotropics substances * A sensorial impairment (visual and/or hearing) * Women who are pregnant * Contraindication to the use of MRI (pacemaker, metal in their body)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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