Can virtual reality help fight alcohol addiction?
NCT ID NCT06333457
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a strong sense of 'presence' during virtual reality therapy could help people with alcohol dependence manage cravings and avoid relapse. Sixty abstinent patients who had recently completed withdrawal treatment took part. Researchers measured craving levels and tracked relapse rates over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Virtual reality cue-exposure therapy (VR-CET)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help refine VR-based treatments for alcohol dependence by showing how a strong sense of presence might reduce craving and relapse.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a large treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and VR therapy is not yet a standard treatment.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Psychiatric University Hospital Charité at St. Hedwig Hospital
Berlin, State of Berlin, 10115, Germany