New treatment option for Alcohol Use Disorder
Official title Enhancing Prospective Thinking in Early Recovery (HOME)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06302413
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to use a novel virtual reality intervention to test for efficacy in reducing alcohol use and increasing abstinence, with concomitant increases in future self-identification, future time perspective, and delay-of-reward, in early recovering alcohol use disorder (AUD) persons. The main question(s) this trial aims to answer are: Will the Virtual Reality (VR) intervention decrease the number of stimulant use days?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Abstinence between ≥14 days and ≤1 year
- Verbal endorsement of commitment to recovery
- Outpatient
- Psychotropic drugs for SUD-comorbidity
- Drug/alcohol abstinence ≥ 24 hours at the time of the study day visit
You likely can't join if
- Unstable medical disorders
- Habitual drug use
- Mu-opioid drugs
- Smell/taste disorders
- Unstable psychiatric conditions
- Extravagant/elaborate face tattoos
See the full eligibility criteria
- Abstinence between ≥14 days and ≤1 year
- Verbal endorsement of commitment to recovery
- Outpatient
- Psychotropic drugs for SUD-comorbidity
- Drug/alcohol abstinence ≥ 24 hours at the time of the study day visit
- English comprehension
- Unstable medical disorders
- Habitual drug use
- Mu-opioid drugs
- Smell/taste disorders
- Unstable psychiatric conditions
- Extravagant/elaborate face tattoos
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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