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Can Brain-Training games rewire the mind to fight alcohol addiction?

NCT ID NCT04244032

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 16, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at the University of Florida are testing whether computerized cognitive training can help people with alcohol use disorder improve their memory, self-control, and thinking skills during inpatient treatment. Participants complete up to 12 sessions of adaptive brain-training tasks that adjust to their ability level. The trial measures changes in working memory, inhibitory control, and general executive function, and tracks whether these changes relate to drinking after discharge.

What this could mean

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Active substance
computerized cognitive training programs targeting working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive bias
What this could lead to
If it works, this could add a low-cost, non-drug tool to inpatient alcohol treatment that helps people think more clearly and stay sober after discharge.
What could go wrong
The trial is very small, with only 22 participants, and it is not yet clear whether brain-training gains last or translate into less drinking. Computerized training may improve test scores without changing real-world outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2021

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Minimum of 10 years of education * Meet DSM-5 criteria for alcohol use disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Medical histories confounding interpretation regarding change in neuropsychological functioning (e.g., stroke) * Meet DSM-5 criteria for current/unremitted psychotic, panic, or bipolar disorders

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol use disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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