A randomized controlled trial of a virtual reality based, approach-avoidance training program for alcohol use disorder: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The approach-avoidance training program (AATP) has shown preliminary promise as an add-on to standard treatment for alcohol dependence. However, knowledge is lacking as to whether the effectiveness of AATP can be enhanced further when performed in a typical drinking situation. The main aim of this study is to investigate whether approach-avoidance training implemented in a virtual reality bar environment is superior to the classical joystick PC-version of the AATP.

Methods

The study will be implemented as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 204consecutively enrolled alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients, recruited from alcohol inpatient clinics in Germany, Poland and Denmark, will be randomized into one of three groups at the start of standard alcohol treatmen

SUBMITTER: Mellentin AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7324964 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature