Understanding Psychological Patterns in Alcohol Use Disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares people with alcohol use disorder to people without it to better understand the psychological processes involved. Researchers will ask you to complete questionnaires about your mood, anxiety, and thinking patterns to help improve treatment approaches.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are able to understand the study and agree to participate
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems that would prevent you from completing surveys
- You do not experience psychosis (seeing or hearing things others don't)
- You are able to complete written questionnaires about your mood and anxiety
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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