Understanding relapse factors in alcohol use disorder
Official title: Creation of a Visualization Tool With Integrated Clinical Data to Support Clinical Intervention and Empowerment of Inpatients in Psychiatry : Basis for the Development of a Predictive Model of Relapse
Run by Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain · NCT06244641 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out what factors make people with alcohol use disorder more likely to relapse so that we can better understand and support their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brussels, Brussels Capital) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | February 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06244641 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized patients who are fluent in French and can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe perceptive disabilities or significant cognitive 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 clinical trial aims to identify risk factors associated with relapse in patients suffering from alcohol use disorder (AUD). It will explore whether there are distinct clusters of patients with similar characteristics and outcomes, and which risk factors are most predictive of relapse within these clusters. Participants will complete self-administered questionnaires, undergo evaluations by others, and participate in an electrophysiological assessment. The study also investigates the potential utility of a feedback measurement system in a detoxification unit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for individuals with alcohol use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of clustering patients based on relapse risk factors is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in understanding AUD, suggesting potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * To suffer from AUD * To be hospitalized * To speak French fluently * To be able to give their consent (medically and legally). Exclusion Criteria: * To suffer from severe perceptive disabilities (auditory, visual) * To suffer from severe cognitive impairment
Where it's running
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Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Philippe de Timary, PhD — Université catholique de Louvain (Wallonia)
- Study coordinator: Claire Emmanuèle Marie Ledouble
- Email: claireledouble@hotmail.com
- Phone: +32474731113
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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.