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This study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…

This trial tests a program called ROOTS that places substance use counselors and peer recovery specialists directly in rural schools. The goal is to see if this approach helps teens who are referred or seek help on their own to engage in treatment and reduce their substance use. …

This study looks at whether a program called EMPOWER, led by trained peer supporters, can help homeless veterans with substance use or mental health issues stay engaged in care and avoid repeated hospital stays or emergency visits. About 278 veterans in permanent supportive housi…

This trial tests whether adding a relational health enhanced parenting support (RHEP) program to standard family-focused peer recovery services helps parents with substance use disorders. The study compares outcomes like parenting satisfaction, treatment retention, and substance …

This study tests whether a program called CourtConnect, where peer recovery specialists meet with people in courthouses, can increase substance use disorder treatment and reduce overdose and incarceration. The program provides information, referrals, and up to three months of fol…

This pilot study investigates whether adding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed principles to standard short-term inpatient substance abuse treatment helps patients better manage emotions and reduce symptoms. About 70 adults in a 12-week program will either receive usual…

This study tests a new eight-session group therapy program for adults hospitalized with substance use disorders. The program combines motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and behavioral activation to help participants manage cravings and develop alternati…

This study tests whether a new four-session group program, called the First Step Program, can be delivered in hospital settings and help people with substance use disorders. The program combines motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and group support to bo…

This study will test an app called JomCare that sends personalized support to men who have sex with men when they are most likely to engage in chemsex (using drugs before or during sex). The goal is to reduce risky behaviors and prevent new HIV infections. About 482 HIV-negative …

This study will bring medication for addiction and cognitive behavioral therapy to homeless veterans living in VA supportive housing. The goal is to help them stay housed and reduce substance use. About 8,000 veterans across multiple VA sites will take part.

This study tests if adding a safe dye to a drink can prove that urine samples are real and not tampered with. About 114 adults with substance use disorder will drink Gatorade with or without the dye, then provide a urine sample 15 minutes later. Researchers will check for the dye…

This study tests whether a social network approach can encourage people who inject drugs to start HIV prevention medication (PrEP) and addiction treatment (MOUD). About 398 participants will be assigned to either the LINKED intervention or a control group. The goal is to see if p…

This trial tests whether Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT), a 12-session group program, can help adults with severe mental health disorders — including substance use disorders — overcome self-stigma and promote personal recovery. About 106 participants receiving …

This study tests a new 8-session group program designed to help people with substance use disorder better understand and regulate their emotions. About 20 adults receiving inpatient care at two hospitals in Korea will take part. The program combines motivational interviewing and …

This study tests whether equine-assisted therapy (working with horses) can improve mental health and reduce cravings in people recovering from addiction. Twenty-two adults who have completed detox will be randomly assigned to either receive 22 sessions of equine therapy over 24 w…

This study tests whether adding a career counseling program called Purposeful Pathways to standard job training helps veterans with mental health and substance use disorders find and keep quality jobs. About 254 veterans from three VA sites will take part. The goal is to improve …

This study looks at whether adding a clinical pharmacist to community mental health teams (called FACT teams) helps people with severe mental illness and substance use disorders feel better and manage their medications more effectively. About 160 adults will take part, and the st…

This study will observe 60 adults in residential therapeutic communities in Mexico to understand how recovery from substance use unfolds over time. Participants will answer quick mobile surveys several times a day about cravings, mood, and social interactions for 8 to 12 weeks. T…

This study tests if a 12-week one-on-one support program is easy to complete and acceptable for people supporting a loved one who recently finished substance use treatment. About 18 participants will attend weekly telehealth sessions and complete surveys and interviews. The goal …