ALCOHOL USE DISORDER (AUD)

This completed trial tested whether a combination of nutraceutical supplements and psychological support could lower GGT, a liver enzyme, in 197 adults with alcohol use disorder. Participants received liver-supporting supplements and counseling to reduce drinking. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep TMS can help veterans with alcohol use disorder drink less or stay sober. Eight veterans in treatment received the therapy, and researchers checked their drinking habits 6 months later. The goal was …

This study tested whether real-time brain scans (fMRI) could help 21 adults with alcohol use disorder learn to control their cravings. Participants practiced shifting their brain activity toward future goals instead of alcohol. The goal was to see if this mental training could re…

This study used brain scans to see if heavy drinking causes inflammation in the brain and how that affects memory and thinking. 74 adults aged 30-75, including heavy drinkers and healthy volunteers, had PET and MRI scans along with thinking tests. The goal was to measure brain in…

This study looked at how Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) helps people with alcohol use disorder reduce their drinking. Researchers tracked 192 adults daily for six months to see which AA activities—like building social support or spiritual practices—led to fewer drinking days. The goal…

This study tested whether using electronic health records and support staff could help more people with alcohol use disorder get the care they need. Researchers looked at how often patients started and stayed in treatment when their doctors had extra reminders and help. The goal …

This study looked at whether using a Fitbit activity tracker can help people receiving inpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder increase their physical activity and improve their emotional state. Ninety adults in treatment wore the tracker and completed questionnaires about t…