Assessing Habitual, Goal-Directed, and Pavlovian Influences in Alcohol Use Disorder

Launched by TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT DRESDEN · Nov 19, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how different types of behaviors influence alcohol use disorder (AUD). Researchers want to understand how habits and automatic responses affect the ability to control drinking. They will use a special task called the Action-Sequence-Task (AST) to see how people with AUD perform compared to those without the disorder. The goal is to find out if people with AUD rely more on habits when making decisions about drinking, and how this impacts their behavior.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 65 years old and have been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder. You should be able to use a computer and understand German well enough to complete questionnaires. If you have a history of certain mental health disorders, severe depression, are pregnant, or experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, you may not be eligible. Participants can expect to engage in tasks that assess their decision-making and behavior regarding alcohol use, helping researchers learn more about the underlying processes of AUD. Your involvement could contribute to better understanding and treatment options for people struggling with alcohol addiction.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-65 years of age
• • AUD subjects only: meet 4 or more criteria for DSM-5 alcohol use disorder
• • Sufficient motor skills and visual acuity to use PC
• • Ability to consent to the study and complete the questionnaires
• • Sufficient German skills
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Lifetime diagnosis of DSM-5 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizophrenia spectrum disorder
• • Current diagnosis of severe major depression according to DSM-5, or presence of suicidal intention
• • Pregnancy
• • Severe withdrawal symptoms
• • Acute drug intoxication at the appointments