Brain training boosts sobriety confidence in small alcohol study

NCT ID NCT07582692

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Seoul University of Buddhism Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a type of brainwave training called neurofeedback could help people with alcohol use disorder feel more confident about staying sober and improve mindfulness. Seventeen adults took part: some received 24 sessions of neurofeedback over 8 weeks, while others got no training. Researchers measured changes in self-confidence, mindfulness, and brain activity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: neurofeedback training (brainwave training using audio feedback)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help people with alcohol use disorder feel more confident in staying sober and be more mindful.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study with only 17 people, and the control group got no treatment, so results may not be reliable. The training requires many sessions 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

Neurofeedback Training Centre

Seoul, South Korea

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