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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114-4714, United States

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