A randomised controlled trial of Cognitive Bias Modification training during early recovery from alcohol dependence [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Antonio Verdejo-Garcia ,  A/Pr Petra Staiger ,  Prof Daniel Lubman

Brief description Relapse to alcohol dependence often occurs within days of detoxification, partly because alcohol-dependent people are easily triggered to approach alcohol-related cues. Computerised “brain-training” programs may reduce this “approach bias”, reducing risk of relapse. We aim to conduct a multi-site trial testing the effects of this training on alcohol relapse, and to estimate the savings to the health care system that could be achieved by conducting this treatment during inpatient detoxification.

Funding Amount $AUD 543,418.45

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant