AAT for Alcohol Use Disorder in Veterans
🩺 Protocol Summary
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.
Primary Research Facility: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA (San Diego, California)
📋 Basic Study Criteria & Logistics Checklist
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📍 Primary Site Map
Site: VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA — San Diego, California
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