Working Memory Training in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with cognitive deficits such as impaired executive functions, which are hypothesized to contribute to the progression of the disease and worsen treatment outcome. Training of working memory (WM) to improve cognitive functions and thereby reduce alcohol use has been proposed as a novel treatment strategy.

Methods

Patients with AUD (n = 50) who were recruited to an outpatient addiction clinic were randomized to receive 5 weeks of active WM training or control training. Participants had weekly follow-up visits, and all cognitive training sessions were done online at home. Primary outcomes were WM function and change in self-reported heavy drinking. Secondary outcomes were craving, other drinking outcomes, and performance on a

SUBMITTER: Khemiri L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6587824 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature