A Personalized and Smartphone-Based Serious Gaming App Targeting Cognitive Impairments in Alcohol Use Disorder: Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial Among Outpatients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with cognitive impairments that are known to affect the outcomes of conventional treatment. Digital cognitive training programs have been examined as a possible way of addressing these overlooked challenges. Existing findings regarding the efficacy of such training programs are divergent, and further studies are warranted to examine more engaging cognitive training programs using the latest technology. Smartphone-based training built upon the principles of serious gaming would not only increase the accessibility of the program, but it could also increase the motivation of the patients, potentially maximizing adherence to the training program.

Objective

The aim of the present feasibility and efficacy study was to examine the

SUBMITTER: Mistarz N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541269 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature