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Could a flickering video curb alcohol cravings?

NCT ID NCT07157124

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Wyoming Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether watching a short video of flickering black and white squares (called Dynamic Visual Noise) can reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in young adults who drink weekly. 62 college students will either watch the flickering video or a still image every day for a week. Researchers will measure changes in cravings, drinking, and attention to alcohol cues.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Dynamic Visual Noise (DVN) - a brief video of flickering black and white squares
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug tool to help people manage alcohol cravings.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 62 college students. The effect may be small or not last, and results may not apply to heavier drinkers or the general public.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 62 people

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

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 29 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Must report being between the age of 18 and 29 2. Must report drinking alcohol at least once per week on average over the past month 3. Must report having drank beer or alcoholic seltzers in the past month 4. Must endorse experiencing craving at least once per week over the past month, on average 5. Must report not currently receiving nor planning to seek any other treatment for their alcohol use within the next 30 days 6. Must report owning a personal electronic device with access to the Internet 7. Must report owning or having access to a computer with access to the Internet Exclusion Criteria: 1. Major visual impairment (i.e., legal blindness or color blindness) 2. History of seizures and/or diagnosed seizure disorder 3. Current medical diagnosis provided by a qualified professional (i.e., psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist) that is characterized by cognitive impairment (i.e., neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury, traumatic brain injury, HIV infection, post-concussive syndrome, and intellectual disability) 4. Concussion in the past month 5. A current diagnosis of any substance use disorder besides alcohol use disorder, as determined by a qualified professional (i.e., psychologist, psychiatrist)

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Conditions

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Alcohol Drinking

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Alcohol drinking Craving

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wyoming

    RECRUITING

    Laramie, Wyoming, 82072, United States

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