This study is looking at how stress and being around other people might influence your decisions about drinking alcohol. Researchers want to see if stress or social situations make people choose alcoholic drinks more often. You might be asked to do a stress test or a non-stressful activity, and then make choices about drinking either alone or with a peer. The study is looking for 160 participants between 21 and 50 years old who drink alcohol at least once a week and have at least 4-5 drinks on one occasion monthly. People who are pregnant, have a history of alcohol use treatment, or medical conditions that make alcohol unsafe cannot participate. The study's current status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 160 participants. It uses a 2x2 design, meaning participants will be randomly assigned to different combinations of stress and social situations.

What's involved

Participants will undergo either a stress test (Trier Social Stress Test) or a non-stressful control procedure. They will then make decisions about consuming alcohol, either alone or with a known peer.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary outcome, choices for alcoholic over non-alcoholic drinks, is measured at 5 minutes.

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