Virtual reality with scents for alcohol craving
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if adding scents to virtual reality scenes helps people with alcohol dependence manage cravings. You may be eligible if you often feel strong urges to drink and have been sober for at least a week.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with alcohol dependence and often experience cravings.
- You have not had any alcohol for at least 7 days and are not currently drinking.
- You do not have a poor sense of smell or a serious brain or heart condition.
- You are not taking any medications for alcohol use disorder (like naltrexone or disulfiram) or other drugs that strongly affect heart rate.
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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