{"product_id":"spain-is-looking-for-10-000-volunteers-to-drink-wine-every-day-for-4-years","title":"Spain Is Looking For 10,000 Volunteers To Drink Wine Every Day For 4 Years","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eSpain has launched one of the world’s largest clinical trials on moderate alcohol consumption, recruiting \u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e10,000 volunteers\u003c\/strong\u003e to help scientists understand its long-term effects on health. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eKnown as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eUNATI study\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eUniversity of Navarra Alumni Trialist Initiative\u003c\/em\u003e), the trial is designed as a randomized controlled clinical study that will follow participants for four years to assess how moderate alcohol consumption compares with abstinence in terms of major health risks. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eThe project has received funding from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eEuropean Research Council\u003c\/strong\u003e and is coordinated by researchers at the University of Navarra along with partners across Spain. More than 500 healthcare professionals, including doctors, dietitians, and psychologists, are involved in the follow-up and support of participants. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eWho Can Join\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eTo take part, volunteers must:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eBe between approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e50 and 75 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e (men aged 50–70, women aged 55–75) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003eLive in Spain \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eCurrently consume \u003cstrong data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003ebetween 3 and 40 alcoholic drinks per week\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eTeetotallers or people with medical conditions that make alcohol unsafe are not eligible, as the study focuses on regular, moderate drinkers. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eWhat Participants Will Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eParticipants will be randomly divided into two groups:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003eOne group will receive guidance promoting \u003cstrong data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003emoderate alcohol consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e, defined as no more than \u003cem data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e7 drinks per week for women\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003e14 drinks per week for men\u003c\/em\u003e, ideally as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003ered wine with meals and spread throughout the week\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003eThe other group will be advised to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003ereduce or abstain from alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e entirely. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003eAll volunteers will undergo \u003cstrong data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003eannual medical check-ups, quarterly guidance sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and regular online surveys on lifestyle and health. Both groups receive ongoing dietary and health support, including coaching and check-ins during the four-year period. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003eWhy This Study Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003eDespite decades of research on alcohol, public health experts remain divided on whether moderate consumption—especially of wine—has benefits, risks, or is neutral for long-term health. Many previous studies on the topic have been observational, meaning they can’t prove cause and effect. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4285\"\u003eUNATI is one of the first large randomized trials designed to provide \u003cem data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4206\"\u003estrong evidence\u003c\/em\u003e on whether moderate alcohol intake is genuinely associated with outcomes like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4330\"\u003eHeart disease and cardiovascular events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4333\" data-end=\"4341\"\u003eCancer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4361\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4361\"\u003eType 2 diabetes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4396\"\u003eCognitive decline and dementia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4397\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003eOverall mortality and quality of life \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4571\"\u003eLead researchers hope these results will influence future public health guidelines worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4588\"\u003eWhat’s Next\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4819\"\u003eRecruitment is ongoing, and as of late 2025 thousands of participants had already signed up. Final results are expected by the end of the study period, around \u003cstrong data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4762\"\u003elate 2028\u003c\/strong\u003e at the earliest. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4938\"\u003eFor those who qualify and are interested, the official volunteer registration remains open through the UNATI website.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibiza One Stop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52862570955095,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/5567\/3687\/files\/Spainwinedrink.jpg?v=1771914592","url":"https:\/\/ibizaonestop.com\/de\/products\/spain-is-looking-for-10-000-volunteers-to-drink-wine-every-day-for-4-years","provider":"Ibiza One Stop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}