Spain's 4-Year Alcohol Study Seeks 10,000 Volunteers

Spain Launches Massive Study on Daily Alcohol Consumption: 10,000 Volunteers Needed A groundbreaking study in Spain is seeking 10,000 volunteers to participate in a four-year clinical trial examining the health effects of daily alcohol consumption. The University of Navarra Alumni Trialist Initiative (UNATI) is leading the research, backed by a €2.4 million grant from the European Research Council. The study, led by Professor Miguel Angel Martínez-González, a leading expert on the Mediterranean diet, aims to provide comprehensive data on the long-term impact of moderate alcohol intake on various aspects of health. "This is the largest clinical trial of its kind," explains Professor Martínez-González. "We hope to gain a much clearer understanding of the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and health outcomes." Participants, aged 50-75 (men) and 55-75 (women), will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will abstain from alcohol, while the other will consume alcohol according to a Mediterranean-style drinking pattern. Regular health surveys and checkups will monitor participants' physical and mental health throughout the study. The study's neutrality is ensured by the fact that the alcohol will be provided by a Spanish supermarket chain, rather than alcohol companies. The researchers anticipate that the findings will have significant implications for public health guidelines and recommendations on alcohol consumption. This ambitious project highlights the ongoing efforts to understand the complex relationship between alcohol and health, offering a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the long-term effects of moderate alcohol consumption.