NCT06822257

Drinking in Young Adult Duos (DYAD) Study

Understanding Alcohol Use in Young Adult Couples

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 504 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Carnegie Mellon University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 21 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study examines the role of alcohol use in understanding the dynamics of romantic relationships. Couples will participate in a research session where they consume either an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage and complete study tasks. After the session, participants will provide information about their drinking habits, alcohol- and non-alcohol-related experiences, and relationship factors through brief surveys on their smart phones and again at 6-month and 12-month follow-up sessions. The findings from this study aim to improve understanding of alcohol use in close relationships and may inform future strategies for promoting healthier relationships and behaviors.

Detailed description

This study investigates alcohol consumption in romantic relationships. Couples will be recruited to participate in a laboratory-based alcohol administration session, during which they will consume either a moderate dose of alcohol or a non-alcoholic beverage. Following beverage consumption, couples will complete questionnaires and tasks. The study employs a multi-method approach to assess alcohol in couples, including self-reports and behavioral tasks, both inside and outside of the lab (e.g., using ecological momentary assessment). Additionally, participants' drinking patterns and relationship factors will be tracked over time, with follow-up assessments conducted at 6-months and 12 months post-laboratory session. The findings from this research will provide insights into the role that alcohol consumption plays in close relationships and may inform interventions to support healthier drinking behaviors and relationship outcomes.

Conditions

• Alcohol Consumption
• Alcohol Drinking
• Alcohol Intoxication

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Alcohol beverage	moderate dose of alcohol
OTHER	Non-alcohol beverage	No alcohol given

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-01
• Primary completion: 2029-09-01
• Completion: 2029-09-01
• First posted: 2025-02-12
• Last updated: 2025-05-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States