N/A
N=19
Compensatory Cognitive Training Via Telehealth for Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorders
Alcohol Use Disorder
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06134128 ↗Enrolled (actual)
19
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2025
Primary outcome: Primary: Recruitment Rate — 19 Participants
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Motivationally Enhanced Compensatory Cognitive Training for Addictions Group (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Portland VA Medical Center
- Primary completion
- Jan 2025
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Recruitment Rate |
19 | — |
| PRIMARY Study Retention |
15 | — |
| PRIMARY Feasibility of Testing Procedures |
15 | — |
| PRIMARY Feasibility of Data Collection Methods |
15 | — |
| PRIMARY Acceptability, by Participant Report |
15 | — |
Summary
Most individuals entering treatment for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) present with cognitive deficits across a range of cognitive domains, and these deficits frequently persist for six months or longer following remission. Cognitive deficits are associated with increased relapse rates, less treatment compliance, and poorer treatment outcomes in individuals seeking substance use treatment. Despite the high rates of cognitive impairments among adults with AUDs and their negative impact on treatment outcomes, current evidence-based treatments for AUDs do not specifically treat or address cognitive symptoms. Accessible (e.g., brief, manualized, delivered via telehealth) and effective treatments for adults with AUDs and cognitive deficits are urgently needed.
The primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a manualized, 8-week, Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) intervention delivered via telehealth for Veterans in early remission from alcohol use disorder (AUD).
The investigators hypothesize that Motivationally Enhanced Compensatory Cognitive Training for Addictions (ME-CCT-A) will be feasible and acceptable in a pilot trial of ME-CCT-A delivered via telehealth.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Male and female Veterans (>18 years) who meet criteria for AUD in early remission (>1 month, <12 months remission) based on the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- Concern about a mild cognitive decline that has been identified by the Veteran or a knowledgeable informant (e.g., SUD treatment providers), and the Veteran wants treatment for their cognitive concerns
- Access to internet and webcam.
Exclusion Criteria
- Intoxication or impaired capacity to understand study risks and benefits
- Major Neurocognitive Disorder, dementia, neurodegenerative disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease)
- Auditory or visual impairments that would prevent ability to participate in the cognitive rehabilitation group or benefit from compensatory strategies
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06134128). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.