Can a wearable device curb cravings? new tech tested for addiction
NCT ID NCT05454657
Summary
This study tested a new, portable version of a breathing exercise technique called heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) for people recovering from substance use disorders. The goal was to see if using a small wearable device to guide breathing in the moment could help people better manage difficult emotions and cravings, potentially reducing substance use. The study involved 120 adults in their first year of recovery who used the device over 8 weeks.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114-4714, United States
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