Which screening test is better for spotting brain fog in alcohol use disorder?
NCT ID NCT04009707
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compared two simple questionnaires—the MoCA and the BEARNI—to see which one better detects cognitive problems in people with alcohol use disorder. Researchers tested 90 patients and compared the results against a full set of standard neuropsychological tests. The goal was to find out which screening tool is more accurate (sensitive and specific) for everyday clinical use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose a better screening tool to detect thinking and memory problems in people with alcohol use disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study that only compares two tests, not a treatment. The results may not apply to all people with alcohol use disorder.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2017
- Finished
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Dec 2018
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
patients with alcoo use desorder
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with alcoo use desorder * Patient cared for in the addictology department of the University Hospital of Nîmes Exclusion Criteria: * refusal to use the data
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, 30029, France
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