VR mindfulness and bike games tested to keep alcohol patients sober

NCT ID NCT05577741

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether combining virtual reality mindfulness sessions with cognitive bike exercises could reduce the risk of relapse in people hospitalized for alcohol addiction. 135 patients were split into two groups: one received standard care, the other added six VR mindfulness sessions and six cognitive bike sessions. Researchers tracked relapses over 3.5 months using self-reports, breath tests, and blood markers.

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 mindfulness sessions and cognitive bike training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free way to help people with alcohol addiction stay sober after hospitalization.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may not be reliable. The intervention is time-intensive 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.

ALCOHOLIC RELAPSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit

Poitiers, 86021, France

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