Training your brain to change alcohol habits
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if combining special computer tasks with memory reactivation can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their attention to alcohol cues and improve control over drinking. It may help those who are not in acute withdrawal.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (from DSM-5).
- Your last alcohol withdrawal period was less than 6 months ago.
- Your vision and hearing are normal (or corrected with glasses/hearing aids).
- You do not have a history of serious brain disease, seizures, or other major psychiatric conditions (other than alcohol use).
- You are not addicted to any other substances besides alcohol (nicotine is okay).
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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