Can brain training via video calls help veterans beat alcohol relapse?

NCT ID NCT06134128

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Portland VA Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an 8-week cognitive training program delivered via telehealth for veterans recovering from alcohol use disorder. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and acceptable to participants. Nineteen veterans took part, and the study focused on recruitment, retention, and satisfaction.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) delivered via telehealth
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could offer a practical way to help veterans with alcohol use disorder improve thinking skills and reduce relapse risk.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 19 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for 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.

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Portland VA Medical Center

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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