New app aims to curb substance use in teens by training the brain

NCT ID NCT07071779

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests a smartphone app designed to help teenagers and young adults with alcohol or cocaine use disorder improve their self-control around substance-related cues. Researchers will recruit 210 participants aged 14 to 35 from treatment centers. Half will use an app with substance-specific inhibition training, while the other half will use a similar but non-specific version. The goal is to see if the app is practical and helpful as an add-on to regular treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Bern

    RECRUITING

    Bern, Switzerland

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