App aims to help veterans kick the benzodiazepine habit
NCT ID NCT04572750
First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app designed to help veterans reduce or stop long-term use of benzodiazepines (medications like Ativan or Xanax). Long-term use can lead to dependence, falls, and thinking problems. The app provided self-help tools to help 170 veterans safely cut back or quit, with the goal of improving their health and quality of life.
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States
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