Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder focusing on Self-Concept and Memory
Official title: Self-Concept and Autobiographical Memory in the Care of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder
Run by CHU de Reims · NCT06985927 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if therapy that focuses on how people see themselves and their memories can help individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder reduce their drinking and improve their self-image.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 24 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | CHU de Reims Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Reims) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 28, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06985927 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals over 24 years old with a diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder who are native French speakers and enrolled in the national healthcare insurance program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with current non-stabilized psychiatric disorders, other substance use disorders, or neurological impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of psychotherapy sessions that target self-concept and autobiographical memory in individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). It aims to understand the relationship between drinking identity and AUD through a longitudinal design involving three assessment visits over six months. Participants will engage in four individual psychotherapy sessions inspired by Social Identity Mapping in Addiction Recovery, combined with autobiographical reasoning exercises. The study will assess levels of alcohol use and dependence, as well as changes in self-concept related to drinking identity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved treatment outcomes for patients with Alcohol Use Disorder by reshaping their self-concept and drinking identity.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of combining self-concept and autobiographical memory in psychotherapy for AUD is novel, related studies have shown promise in addressing drinking behaviors through identity-focused interventions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 24 years old, men or women * Having a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder according to DSM-5 criteria * Being a native French speaker * Patients enrolled in the national healthcare insurance program * Consenting to participate to the study Exclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of current non-stabilized psychiatric disorders according to DSM-5 criteria * The presence of another substance use disorder, except for tobacco dependence * The presence of any intellectual disability, of pervasive developmental disorders * The presence of any neurological disorder or any other disorder affecting the central nervous system including neurological complications of alcoholism * A sensorial impairment uncorrected (visual and/or hearing)
Where it's running
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Chu Reims
Reims, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Farid BENZEROUK
- Email: benzeroukf@epsm-marne.fr
- Phone: 03 26 61 19 30
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.