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Can virtual reality smells curb alcohol cravings?

NCT ID NCT07388693

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding alcohol-related smells to virtual reality (VR) scenes is feasible and tolerable for people with alcohol dependence. Twenty participants will experience VR cue exposure with scents like beer or wine, and researchers will measure craving, side effects, and user experience. The goal is to see if this multisensory approach could eventually help manage cravings and reduce relapse risk.

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 with added alcohol-related smells
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to help people with alcohol dependence reduce cravings and prevent relapse.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 people. It is not designed to prove the treatment works, only that it is tolerable and acceptable. The smells might not trigger cravings as expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse alcohol dependence Anosmia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Psychiatric University Hospital Charité at St. Hedwig Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Berlin, State of Berlin, 10115, Germany

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