Condition: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) · Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) · Nicotine Addiction · Sponsor: Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversitat
Theoretical Framework: Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with nicotine dependence notably common among individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Smoking exacerbates both physical and mental health issues, further complicating the treatment of SUD. Current therapeutic approaches for SUD often prove inadequate, indicating a need for new strategies. Recent advancements in metabolomics and gut microbiome research have provided valuable insights into the biological mechanisms underlying addiction. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the therapeutic potential of smoking cessation for individuals with SUD, using a six-week intervention within a therapeutic community. The research specifically explores the psychobehavioral, metabolic, and gut microbiome domains. It is hypothesized that smoking cessation will improve emotional regulation, self-efficacy, and reduce substance craving, mediated by changes in metabolic and microbiome profiles linked to brain reward systems. Methods: A randomized controlled trial (N=150) will be conducted, examining outcomes such as clinical relapse rates, microbial and metabolic markers, particularly in choline and folate metabolism. Participants with SUD (n=100) will undergo a six-week smoking cessation intervention, with pre- and post-assessments, compared to a control group receiving treatment as usual. Metabolomic and microbiome analyses will be conducted using blood and stool samples, alongside psyc…
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Human F Unterrainer, Professor · +43-699-181-95-990 · human.unterrainer@sfu.ac.at
Johannes Peter, MSc · +43-6606941409 · johannes.peter@sfu.ac.at
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| Grüner Kreis Organization Johnsdorf Facility | Fehring, Austria | Recruiting |
| Medical University Graz | Graz, Austria | Recruiting |
| Sigmund Freud Private University Vienna | Vienna, Austria | Recruiting |
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