New app aims to cut alcohol relapse by retraining the brain

NCT ID NCT03952429

First seen May 01, 2026 ยท Last updated May 01, 2026

Summary

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people with alcohol dependence avoid relapse after leaving inpatient rehab. The app uses a game-like training to reduce unconscious cravings for alcohol. 600 participants used the app at home, and researchers tracked relapse rates and craving levels over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Salus Klinik Lindow

    Lindow, Brandenburg, Germany

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