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NCT06976528

Understanding the Associations Between Romantic Relationship Conflict, Psychophysiological Responding and Alcohol Misuse Among Emerging Adults

Recruiting now Last updated 20 February 2026
What this trial tests

trial in Heavy Episodic Drinking in 160 participants. Currently enrolling.

Timeline
26 September 2025
Primary endpoint
31 July 2028
31 July 2028

Quick facts

Lead sponsorNew York University
StatusRecruiting now
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment160
Start date26 September 2025
Primary completion31 July 2028
Estimated completion31 July 2028
Sites1 location across United States

Conditions studied

Sponsor

New York University

Who can join

Adults 21 to 29, any sex, with Heavy Episodic Drinking. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Emerging Adults (EA) engage in heavy episodic drinking (HED) at a greater quantity and frequency than any other time in their lives, which may lead to significant short- and long-term consequences. Although much is known about the influence of peers in EA alcohol use, there is a dearth of research examining the ways in which romantic partners influence EA drinking behaviors. The proposed study bridges a crucial gap in the existing literature by examining behavioral and physiological risk and resilience factors in the acute link between EA relationship conflict and alcohol consumption. EA couples will engage in two conflict resolution tasks interspersed with two puzzle tasks and two alcohol administration procedures. Because high frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV) is associated with alcohol use and emotion regulation during stressful experiences, HF-HRV and other physiological data will be collected throughout the laboratory procedures.

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