Can smelling beer in VR help fight alcohol cravings?

NCT ID NCT07388693

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding realistic smells to virtual reality scenes can help people with alcohol dependence manage their cravings. Researchers will have 20 participants experience VR environments with alcohol-related scents and measure how well they tolerate it and whether it triggers cravings. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and acceptable for future treatments.

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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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