The biological basis of Alcohol Hangover
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The biological basis of Alcohol Hangover: a study of the effects of a single dose of ethanol on cognitive and physical function as well as biochemical markers.
IRAS ID
269551
Contact name
Anne Lingford-Hughes
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial College London
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
There is emerging evidence that markers present in the blood may indicate how a hangover develops after the consumption of alcohol. This would help us to understand more about how alcohol acts on the brain and the body. We wish to investigate these biomarkers and how they correlate with hangover severity. Hangover severity will be measured using questionnaires, physical tests and mental performance tests. In this present study we will carry out these measurements and tests when sober and after a single session of alcohol consumption. Up to 24 healthy volunteers who are regular drinkers and who commonly suffer from hangovers will participate in the study. We will measure markers in the blood, eye movements, memory, attention, reaction time, balance, coordination and subjective effects. The results we be compared with the individual’s performance when sober.
REC name
London - Dulwich Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/LO/1723
Date of REC Opinion
22 Jan 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion