This pilot study is testing a short brain training program called neurofeedback in adults with alcohol use disorder. Participants will complete three sessions over about one week. The goal is to learn if this approach is easy to complete, well tolerated, and acceptable to participants. We will also explore whether it is associated with changes in alcohol cravings and drinking.
Inclusion Criteria:
Adults ages 18-65 Meets DSM-5 criteria for current Alcohol Use Disorder Willing and able to provide informed consent Participants must report alcohol consumption within the past 30 days. Not requiring inpatient withdrawal management at the time of enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
History of epilepsy or seizure disorder (excluding uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal seizures) Current psychosis, mania, or acute suicidality, or any psychiatric condition that would impair the ability to provide informed consent or safely participate Acute alcohol intoxication at the time of study visits (as determined by breathalyzer) Pregnancy or breastfeeding Implanted electronic medical devices or metal in the head (excluding dental work), if incompatible with EEG procedures Severe cognitive impairment interfering with informed consent or participation Any medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would make participation unsafe or interfere with study procedures
nrosenblum@bwh.harvard.edu
Sequential Prefrontal Alpha-Theta Neurofeedback on Abstinence Self-Efficacy, Mindfulness, and EEG in Alcohol Use Disorder
A Response Modulation Hypothesis of Socioemotional Processing Associated With Alcohol Use Disorder
Neurofeedback Training of Metacognition in Subjects With Alcohol Use Disorder. Disorder Induces Neural Modifications: an Event-related Potentials Study