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Behavioural Intervention

High-Intensity for Alcoholism (NERF Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Brandon G Oberlin, PhD

Research Sponsored by Indiana University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up [time frame: study day visit (day 1)]

Awards & highlights

NERF Trial Summary

This trial aims to see if thinking about the future in a detailed and intense way can help people with alcohol use disorder make better decisions and seek treatment. The researchers want to know if this type of thinking

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with alcohol use disorder. The study aims to understand if certain mental exercises involving thinking about the future can influence their preference for delayed rewards and interest in seeking treatment.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

Researchers are testing two types of mental cues: 'Low-Intensity Cue' as a control, and 'High-Intensity Cue' as an experimental intervention. They want to see which one better encourages people with alcoholism to prefer long-term benefits over immediate pleasures.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychological exercises rather than medications, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional or cognitive discomfort when engaging in intense future-thinking tasks.

NERF Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ [time frame: study day visit (day 1)]

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~[time frame: study day visit (day 1)]

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and [time frame: study day visit (day 1)] for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Delayed Rewards

Increase Prospective Thinking

NERF Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: High-IntensityExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive high-intensity episodic future-thinking cue images, and high-intensity episodic recent-thinking cue images during an MRI decision-making task.

Group II: Low-Intensity (Control)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive low-intensity episodic future-thinking cue images, and low-intensity episodic recent-thinking cue images during an MRI decision-making task.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor

980 Previous Clinical Trials

981,664 Total Patients Enrolled

9 Trials studying Alcoholism

1,388 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)NIH

802 Previous Clinical Trials

1,365,347 Total Patients Enrolled

424 Trials studying Alcoholism

985,770 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

Brandon G Oberlin, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorIndiana University

3 Previous Clinical Trials

788 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Alcoholism

500 Patients Enrolled for Alcoholism

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the eligibility criteria for individuals to participate in this clinical study?

"Individuals aged between 18 and 60 with a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder are sought for participation in this research. A total of 98 eligible participants will be selected for the trial."

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Are there any available openings for patients to participate in this medical study?

"Indeed, the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this particular trial is actively seeking eligible participants. Initial posting of the study occurred on December 20th, 2023 with subsequent updates made until February 21st, 2024. The research team aims to enroll a total of 98 participants at one specific site."

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Is the research study open to individuals aged 50 and above?

"Potential participants must be at least 18 years old but no older than 60 to meet the enrollment criteria for this research."

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What is the current number of participants being recruited for this research endeavor?

"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov suggest that this investigation is currently seeking volunteers. Originally shared on December 20th, 2023, and recently modified on February 21st, 2024. The research aims to enroll a total of 98 patients from one designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Enhancing Prospective Thinking in Early Recovery

Brandon G. Oberlin, PhD 2023. "Enhancing Prospective Thinking in Early Recovery". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06283446.

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