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Joystick training may help veterans fight alcohol cravings

NCT ID NCT05372029

Disease control Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a computer-based training called Approach Avoidance Training (AAT) for veterans with alcohol use disorder. Participants use a joystick to push away alcohol-related images, aiming to retrain their automatic urges. The trial will enroll 176 veterans and measure changes in drinking habits and daily functioning over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Approach Avoidance Training (AAT) - a computer task using a joystick to practice avoiding alcohol-related images
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, computer-based tool to help veterans with alcohol use disorder cut back on heavy drinking and regain control over their lives.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with 176 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is added to standard care, so its standalone effect is unclear.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 176 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2023

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * fluent in English * primary diagnosis of AUD with no more than 90 days abstinence from alcohol * 4-week stability if taking psychotropic medications Exclusion Criteria: * lifetime history of psychotic or bipolar disorder * neurodegenerative or neurodevelopmental disorders * history of moderate or severe traumatic brain injury or other known neurological condition * sensory deficits that would preclude completing tasks * suicidal or homicidal ideation within the past month necessitating urgent higher level care * concurrent individual psychotherapy or other treatment outside of standard DDRP programming * conditions unsafe for completing MRI scanning for those completing the scanning component only (e.g., metal in body)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol use disorder

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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