Neurofeedback training for alcohol dependence versus treatment as usual: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rtfMRI) is used for neurofeedback training (NFT). Preliminary results suggest that it can help patients to control their symptoms. This study uses rtfMRI NFT for relapse prevention in alcohol dependence.

Methods/design

Participants are alcohol-dependent patients who have completed a detoxification programme within the past 6 months and have remained abstinent. Potential participants are screened for eligibility, and those who are eligible are randomly assigned to the treatment group (receiving rtfMRI NFT in addition to treatment as usual) or the control group (receiving only treatment as usual). Participants in both groups are administered baseline assessments to measure their alcohol consumption and severity of dep

SUBMITTER: Cox WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5048603 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature