Understanding long-term recovery and relapse in alcohol use disorder
Longitudinal Study of Recovery: Psychosocial Functioning, Relapse, and Neuro-Behavioral Markers
This study is looking at how people with alcohol use disorder recover over time and what might cause them to relapse, so if you're in recovery, your experiences could help us understand the balance between quick decisions and thoughtful choices in overcoming addiction.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Blacksburg, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11030778 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term recovery processes and relapse episodes in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD). By utilizing the Competing Neurobehavioral Decision Systems framework, the study aims to understand the balance between impulsive and executive decision-making in relation to addiction. Participants will be recruited from the International Quit & Recovery Registry, allowing for the collection of extensive data over a 12-year period. The research focuses on psychosocial functioning and neurobehavioral markers associated with recovery and relapse.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with alcohol use disorder who are in various stages of recovery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with alcohol use disorder or are not seeking recovery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for preventing relapse in individuals recovering from alcohol use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding addiction and recovery processes, but this study's long-term approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Blacksburg, United States
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ — Blacksburg, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim-Spoon, Jungmeen — Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
- Study coordinator: Kim-Spoon, Jungmeen
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 below.