AAT for Alcohol Use Disorder in Veterans (NCT05372029)
Enhancing Treatment Outcomes Among Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorder: Clinical and Neural Markers of Adjunctive Approach-avoidance Training
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The proposed study will test a novel treatment for alcohol use disorders (AUD) to determine if it helps Veterans reduce their hazardous drinking and recover from alcohol-related functional impairments across social, occupational, and domestic domains. To do so, the investigators will evaluate clinical, cognitive, and neural effects of a computer-delivered Approach Avoidance Training (AAT) treatment - which changes implicit tendencies to approach alcohol-related cues - in conjunction with standard VA care. The project will support RR\&D's mission to improve Veterans' participation in their lives and community by determining if this innovative alternative technique can improve recovery outcomes for Veterans with AUD and exploring how the intervention works.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (3 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (8 items).
Location: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA — San Diego, California
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Approach Avoidance Training (BEHAVIORAL)
- Sham Training (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- 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)
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA — San Diego, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (858) 642-3720
Email: jessica.bomyea@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.