VOLUNTEERS AGES 21-26 NEEDED FOR ALCOHOL AND BRAIN IMAGING STUDY!

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David Kareken, PhD

Primary Investigator

VOLUNTEERS AGES 21-26 NEEDED FOR ALCOHOL AND BRAIN IMAGING STUDY!
Enrolling By Invitation
21 years - 27 years
All
Phase N/A
160 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

Do you drink alcohol? If yes, we want to learn about your brain activity! 
 
Researchers at the IU School of Medicine are looking for volunteers aged 21-27 to participate in an alcohol and brain imaging study.
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To learn more about the Principal Investigator David Kareken, PhD and his research interests, please visit this link:  https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/1901/kareken-david

Detailed description of study

Interested potential participants must complete one 3 hour in-person screening. 

Following the in-person screening, qualified participants in this study will come in for one 6½ hour study visit. You will have an MRI while you work on a task and taste solutions, some alcoholic and some non-alcoholic. The study takes places at the Neuroscience Center of Excellence (355 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202)

Compensation is $325 for completing these procedures; $25 for the in-person interview and $300 for the study day. 

How can I participate?

**If you are interested in participating, please click HERE to take our screening survey.** 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Healthy
  • Age: 21 years - 27 years
  • Gender: All

Who is eligible to participate?

  • Ages 21-27
  • Must be willing to receive alcohol
  • Must be able to read and understand English
  • Must be willing and able to undergo an fMRI
  • If female, must not be pregnant or breast feeding.

Updated on 26 May 2026. Study ID: NEUR-IIR-FHA-CONN, 16113
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

Accepting Referrals by Invitation Only