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Study identifier: NCT06916754 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Comparing Combined Behavioral Intervention and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy for Alcohol Addiction

Condition: Alcohol-Related Disorders · Alcoholism · Substance-related Disorders  ·  Sponsor: Beykoz University

PhaseNA
Planned participants90
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

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 works best, for whom, and under what circumstances. The study will include 90 adult participants diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) a group receiving weekly sessions of Combined Behavioral Intervention, (2) a group receiving weekly sessions of Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, or (3) a control group receiving general educational materials about alcohol addiction. Treatment will last for 12 weeks, and all participants will be followed up three months after the last session to assess long-term effects. Throughout the study, researchers will measure changes in alcohol consumption, alcohol craving, mental health symptoms (such as …

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Talk to the study team

Eda Yılmazer, Phd  ·  +905322575880  ·  edayilmazer@beykoz.edu.tr

Metin Çınaroğlu, Phd  ·  +905324732070  ·  metincinaroglu@gmail.com

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Locations (1)

Beykoz UniversityIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)Recruiting

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