Testing visual patterns to reduce alcohol cravings
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple visual pattern on your computer screen can help reduce alcohol cravings and drinking. If you're a college student who drinks at least once a week and experiences cravings, you may be able to help find a new way to manage urges.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 29 years old
- Drink alcohol at least once a week on average
- Have had beer or alcoholic seltzers in the past month
- Experience cravings for alcohol at least once a week
- Not currently in treatment for alcohol use or planning to start in the next 30 days
- Own a personal device (like a smartphone or tablet) and a computer with internet access
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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