Understanding how emotional processing changes during recovery from alcohol use disorder
Official title: Social cognition in AUD recovery: Understanding trajectories, consequences, and mechanisms of change for deficits in emotion processing
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-10942710 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people recovering from Alcohol Use Disorder can get better at recognizing and understanding emotions during the first few months of sobriety, and it’s designed for those in treatment to help improve their recovery experience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $351,413 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AA031817-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10942710 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are recently abstinent from alcohol and are currently undergoing residential treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently in treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder or those who have not recently abstained from alcohol may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals recovering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) improve their ability to recognize and interpret emotions during early abstinence. By assessing participants over a three-month period in a residential treatment setting, the study aims to identify changes in emotional processing and the cognitive mechanisms that support these changes. Participants will undergo various assessments, including computerized tasks to evaluate their emotional and cognitive functions, while also tracking their treatment adherence and recovery outcomes. The findings could provide valuable insights into enhancing treatment strategies for those with AUD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment approaches that enhance emotional processing skills in individuals recovering from AUD, potentially reducing relapse rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that interventions targeting emotional processing can be beneficial for individuals with substance use disorders, suggesting that this approach may yield positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lewis, Ben — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Lewis, Ben
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.