Donepezil plus brain training for alcohol use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether donepezil, along with structured cognitive (brain) training, can improve outcomes for people with alcohol use disorder. It will measure whether this combination helps after recent heavy drinking, while tracking safety over about 13 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You can read English at about a 6th-grade level or higher
- A clinician has diagnosed you with alcohol use disorder (AUD) based on DSM-5 criteria
- In the last 30 days, you drank alcohol recently, including at least one “heavy drinking” day
- You can attend follow-up visits at around 13 weeks and complete urine drug tests
- You must be willing to use help contact information if the study can’t reach you
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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