Status:

COMPLETED

Neurobiological Mechanisms of Chess as an Add-On Treatment Against SUD

Lead Sponsor:

Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim

Conditions:

Substance Use Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Neurobiological and neuropsychological approaches to investigate the potential mechanism of action of chess as an add-on therapy (chess based - cognitive remediation treatment, CB-CRT) to reduce cogni...

Detailed Description

The study aims to investigate the potential mechanism of action of chess as a "chess based - cognitive remediation treatment, CB-CRT" to reduce cognitive deficits in individuals with substance use dis...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • severe alcohol (AUD) or tabacco use disorder (SUD) according to DSM-5
  • abstinence from alcohol for at least 72 hours (AUD)
  • sufficient ability to communicate with investigators and answer questions in both written and verbal format
  • ability to provide fully informed consent and to use self-rating scales
  • main diagnosis AUD: inpatient or outpatient treatment in our clinic
  • main diagnosis TUD: participation in 6 weeks smoking cessation treatment
  • Normal or corrected to normal vision
  • Signed consents for data security

Exclusion

  • severe internal, neurological, and/or psychiatric comorbidities; other Axis I mental disorders other than TUD according to ICD-10 and DSM 5 (except for other substance use disorders - if AUD or TUD is still the main diagnosis -, ADHD, remitted depression, mild or moderate depression, adjustment disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder or other mild or moderate personality disorders) in the last 12 months
  • Severe withdrawal symptoms (CIWA-Ar \> 7; Sullivan et al. 1989)
  • alcohol intoxication (\>0‰)
  • history of brain injury
  • severe cognitive impairments
  • common exclusion criteria for MRI (e.g. metal, claustrophobia, pregnancy)
  • suicidality or endangerment of others
  • positive Covid-19 screening

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 17 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

108 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04057534

Start Date

April 1 2020

End Date

November 17 2023

Last Update

March 29 2024

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Klinik für Abhängiges Verhalten, Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit

Mannheim, Germany