Effectiveness of Reducing Craving in Alcohol Use Disorder Using a Serious Game (SALIENCE): Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has become a major global health problem. Therapy for this condition is still a great challenge. Recently, it has become increasingly evident that computer-based training is a valuable addition to the treatment of addictive disorders.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the web-based serious game SALIENCE (Stop Alcohol in Everyday Life-New Choices and Evaluations) as an add-on therapy for AUD. It combines the cue-exposure therapy approach with elements of decision-making training, enhanced by interactive panoramic images. The effects of SALIENCE training on levels of craving, attention, and cognitive bias are investigated.

Methods

In a randomized controlled trial, 62 participants with AUD undergoing 3 weeks of an extended alcoho

SUBMITTER: Weber A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10664013 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature