Virtual Reality-Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Alcohol Dependence (CRAVR)
Alcohol Dependence, in Remission, Addiction, Alcohol
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Alcohol Dependence, in Remission focused on measuring Alcohol, Addiction, Virtual Reality, Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Informed oral and written consent
- Meets criteria for alcohol dependence syndrome according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10, WHO & Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-5)
- Age 18 - 70 years old (both included)
- Minimum 5 'heavy drinking days' in the last month, which is defined as an alcohol intake above 60/48 grams or 5/4 items per. day for resp. men and women over the past 30 days
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other active substance use defined by DUDIT score> 6 (for men)> 2 (for women) and meet the criteria for other drug dependence according to ICD-10 (excluding nicotine)
- Does not speak or understand Danish
- Mental retardation or known severe psychiatric illness or other condition where it is assessed that will interfere with participation eg severely impaired vision or hearing.
- Medical alcohol treatment (disulfiram, acamprosate, naltrexone or nalmefen) within the latest 4 weeks and during the treatment period
Sites / Locations
- Novavi ambulatorierneRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Virtual Reality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (VRCBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The VR exposure is performed to induce alcohol craving and high-risk induced reactions during the therapy session, in order to trigger a lifelike response to alcohol, while the therapist is present and able to train the participant in applying CBT-based coping strategies to deal with the alcohol cravings.
CBT is made up of the following elements: i) recognition (ii) avoiding and (iii) overcoming drinking cravings in high-risk situations with the aim of preventing relapse.