Fitbit for recovery: study tests activity trackers in alcohol treatment

NCT ID NCT06629493

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oviedo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using a Fitbit activity tracker can help people receiving inpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder increase their physical activity and improve their emotional state. Ninety adults in treatment wore the tracker and completed questionnaires about their activity, mood, sleep, and how useful they found the device. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and has any positive effects on recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Fitbit Versa 3 activity tracker
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple activity trackers help people recovering from alcohol use disorder become more active and feel better emotionally.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed feasibility study with only 90 participants. It does not prove that activity trackers directly improve alcohol recovery, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse alcohol-related disorders Motor Activity Psychological Well-Being substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER (AUD) ALCOHOL-RELATED DISORDERS SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Therapeutical community "La Santina"

Gijón, Principality of Asturias, 33394, Spain

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