Virtual reality interventions in the assessment and treatment of alcohol use disorder - a systematic scoping review on methodology
Despite the heterogeneity of VR software features and VR interventions, it was possible to identify a similarity within the main VR scenarios employed, as well as consistent positive results concerning the induction of subjective craving by alcohol-associated VR cues. While VR interventions for AUD show methodological progress, future research should adopt standardized protocols, include objective psychophysiological outcomes, and evaluate long-term efficacy and feasibility in clinical settings. Integration of emerging VR paradigms and technologies may further enhance the therapeutic potential.
Authors
- Daa Un Moon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3906-4701)
- Anne Beck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6215-7295)
- Nikolaos Tsamitros (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1311-2840)
- Robert Schöneck
- Stefan Gutwinski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7150-6071)
- Alva Lütt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5955-8821)
- Felix Bermpohl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3260-6328)
- Olivia Gaddum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6128-5972)
- Nadja Ruckser
- Alessandro Turno
Institutions
- Welspun (India) (IN)
- Yale University (US)
- Salus Klinik (DE)
- St. Hedwig-Krankenhaus (DE)
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DE)
- HMU Potsdam – Health and Medical University Potsdam (DE)
- Freie Universität Berlin (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-025-00587-6
- Primary Topic
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin