Phone app pays you to stay sober – early test shows promise

NCT ID NCT04656925

First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early study tested a smartphone app that gives rewards to people with alcohol use disorder when they prove they haven't been drinking. Twelve adults used the app for a few weeks, submitting breath samples three times a day. The goal was to see if the app was easy to use and helped people stay sober.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington State University

    Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States

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