Virtual Reality Test for Alcohol Recovery Planning
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses virtual reality to test how well people with alcohol use disorder can plan and make decisions in everyday situations like a supermarket. Researchers want to see if this new technology can help assess recovery and planning skills.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (meeting at least 6 clinical criteria)
- Recently completed alcohol withdrawal with low doses of sedative medication (≤20 mg diazepam daily or equivalent)
- Normal or corrected vision and hearing
- Speak and write French fluently
- No severe brain conditions like dementia or epilepsy triggered by flashing lights
- Able to move around and use hands to interact with virtual reality without significant physical limitations
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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