Brain test could revolutionize alcohol addiction treatment

NCT ID NCT04946851

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to test a new assessment tool called the ANA, which uses surveys and computer tasks to measure three key brain functions related to addiction. Researchers will study 1,400 adults with alcohol use disorder to see how these brain functions relate to drinking behavior. The goal is to better understand and classify different types of alcohol use disorder, which could lead to more personalized treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat alcohol use disorder by identifying different subtypes.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve patient outcomes, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States