Emotional Attention Bias Modification and Targeted Memory Reactivation in Alcohol Use Disorder (NCT06457113) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Emotional Attention Bias Modification and Targeted Memory Reactivation in Alcohol Use Disorder
74 participantsStarted 2024-06-30
Plain-language summary
Through this protocol, researchers examine whether Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR), a technique used to enhance memory, can augment the control of craving levels in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder by enhancing positive emotional attention bias modification.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18-55 years; Meets the diagnostic criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013); Alcohol withdrawal period of less than 6 months; Normal vision and hearing, or corrected to normal; Agrees to participate in the study and is able to cooperate to complete the experiment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute alcohol withdrawal period: Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol Scale (CIWA-Ar) score ≥ 9; History of organic brain diseases or brain trauma; History of seizures, other neuropsychiatric disorders, or family history of psychiatric disorders; Presence of substance abuse/addiction other than alcohol (excluding nicotine addiction).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Changes in behavioral indicators of positive emotional attention bias towards alcohol-related cues
Timeframe: baseline, 1 day after treatment, 2 weeks after treatment