Mind over alcohol: brain training shows promise for cravings

NCT ID NCT04828577

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tested whether real-time brain scans (fMRI) could help people with alcohol use disorder learn to control their cravings. 21 adults who wanted to cut down on drinking were asked to either think about craving alcohol or focus on their future goals while watching a dial move based on their brain activity. The goal was to see if people could learn to strengthen their brain's self-control over time.

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Locations

  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States

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