Upcoming Research Study: Sleep, Alcohol, and Monthly Cycles
Upcoming Study! Will launch Fall 2023
Sleep, Alcohol, and Menstrual Cycle Interactions
Description: This study explores the influence of sex hormones and alcohol on sleep.
Looking for: Women and men between 21 – 45 years old living in Lexington KY who report regular alcohol drinking [2+ drinking occasions and 1+ binge episode (4/5+ drinks for women/men) per week].
How long: This is a 4-week study. You will be asked to visit the lab 4 times at specific times during the month as determined by study personnel and complete at-home surveys for 5 days prior to each lab visit.
What we would ask you to do: Prior to your lab visits, you will be asked to answer some surveys about your health history, wear a watch that tracks your activity rhythms, and complete activity diaries at night and in the morning for 5 days prior to each in-lab sleep session. We will also ask that you come in-person to sleep at the lab on 4 separate visits, during which you would answer some surveys and complete a few computer tasks. Female participants only: We would ask you to track your menstrual cycle for 2 cycles prior to scheduling at-home monitoring periods (instructions and materials will be provided).
How would you be compensated: We will compensate you in cash at the end of your final in-lab visit. You can earn up to $900 if you complete all of the at-home tasks and in-lab visits we request. If you do not complete all of the tasks, you will be compensated for everything you have completed. A breakdown of compensation by task will be provided at your first visit.
Participant info/demographics
- Age: 21 – 45
- Regular drinking (2+ drinking occasions and 1+ binge episode (4/5+ drinks for women/men) per week)
- Cannot be seeking or have a recent history of inpatient/intensive treatment for substance use
- No diagnosed sleep disorders
- No history of neurological, cardiovascular, psychiatric, or other chronic illness.
Eligibility screener: TBD
Email: TBD
