VR headset could boost alcohol recovery
NCT ID NCT06302413
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual reality experience can help people in early recovery from alcohol use disorder drink less and stay abstinent longer. About 500 participants who have been sober for at least two weeks but less than a year will use a VR program designed to strengthen their connection to their future self. Researchers will compare their drinking habits and decision-making to a control group over six months.
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Indiana University School of Medicine - Goodman Hal
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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