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Behavioural Intervention

Virtual Reality for Alcoholism (HOME Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Brandon G Oberlin, PhD

Research Sponsored by Indiana University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up day 2-study day visit; 30-day follow-up visit; 6-month follow-up visit

Awards & highlights

HOME Trial Summary

This trial aims to test whether a new virtual reality program can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their alcohol use and increase periods of abstinence. The researchers will also look at whether the program can improve

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals in early recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD). Participants should be interested in using virtual reality as a tool to help with their recovery. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically these would include factors like age range, severity of AUD, and willingness to adhere to the study protocol.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

Researchers are testing if a novel virtual reality intervention can reduce alcohol consumption and increase abstinence among people recovering from AUD. They want to see if VR helps with identifying with one's future self, extending how far into the future they plan, and preferring rewards that come later rather than immediately.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Virtual Reality interventions are generally low-risk but can sometimes cause discomfort like dizziness or nausea. There may also be psychological effects due to immersion in different scenarios which will vary by individual.

HOME Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ day 2-study day visit; 30-day follow-up visit; 6-month follow-up visit

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~day 2-study day visit; 30-day follow-up visit; 6-month follow-up visit

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 2-study day visit; 30-day follow-up visit; 6-month follow-up visit for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Delayed Reward Preference with the Delayed Discounting Behavioral Task

Future Self-identification with Future Self Continuity Questionnaire

Future Time Perspective with the Delayed Discounting Behavioral Task and Future Self Continuity Questionnaire

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HOME Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Virtual RealityExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this arm will receive the following interventions: Virtual Reality Park Virtual Reality Avatar

Group II: Treatment As UsualPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants in this arm will receive the following interventions: Virtual Reality Park

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Virtual Reality

2017

Completed Phase 3

~1630

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor

980 Previous Clinical Trials

981,262 Total Patients Enrolled

9 Trials studying Alcoholism

986 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH

802 Previous Clinical Trials

1,364,945 Total Patients Enrolled

424 Trials studying Alcoholism

985,368 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

Brandon G Oberlin, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorIndiana University

3 Previous Clinical Trials

386 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Alcoholism

98 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this medical study open to individuals who are older than 25 years of age?

"This clinical investigation is open to individuals aged 18 years or older but not exceeding 59 years of age."

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Am I eligible to be a participant in this clinical trial?

"Individuals aged between 18 and 60 with a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder are eligible for participation in this trial, which has a total capacity of 500 participants."

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Are individuals still eligible to participate in this ongoing research?

"Per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this current clinical investigation is actively seeking participants. The trial was originally posted on February 15th, 2024 and underwent its latest update on March 4th, 2024."

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What is the current number of participants who are being recruited for this research study?

"Affirmative, the details on clinicaltrials.gov suggest that this investigation is actively in search of participants. The study was initially shared on 2/15/2024 and last revised on 3/4/2024. Approximately 500 patients are sought from a singular site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Enhancing Prospective Thinking in Early Recovery

Brandon G. Oberlin, PhD 2024. "Enhancing Prospective Thinking in Early Recovery". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06302413.

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