Comparing Combined Behavioral Intervention and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy for Alcohol Addict
This clinical study is being conducted to compare the effectiveness of two psychological treatments for alcohol addiction: Combined Behavioral Intervention (CBI) and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (EH). The purpose of the study is to determine whether Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, a more personalized and indirect therapeutic met
| Condition(s) | Alcohol-Related Disorders, Alcoholism, Substance-related Disorders |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This clinical study is being conducted to compare the effectiveness of two psychological treatments for alcohol addiction: Combined Behavioral Intervention (CBI) and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy (EH). The purpose of the study is to determine whether Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, a more personalized and indirect therapeutic method, is equal to or more effective than the gold-standard approach, Combined Behavioral Intervention, in helping individuals reduce their alcohol consumption and improve psychological well-being. Alcohol addiction is a serious condition that affects mental, emotional, and physical health. Many treatment options exist, but not all individuals respond in the same way. This study aims to evaluate two different types of therapy in a structured way, to better understand which work |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Meets DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder (mild to severe) * Medically and psychiatrically stable as determined by a clinician * Willing and able to participate in weekly sessions over a 12-week period * Provides informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar I disorder) * Significant cognitive impairment that would interfere with treatment participation * Participation in another structured addiction treatment during the study period * Current use of psychotropic medications that may influence outcome measures (as assessed by the clinical team) * Unstable medical condition requiring immediate intervention * Pregnancy or planning to become pregna |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Beykoz University |
| Locations | Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2025-03-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06916754 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06916754 |