Can a Three-Session virtual therapy curb heavy drinking during opioid treatment?
NCT ID NCT06718491
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a short virtual therapy called IMPROVE, designed to help people on medication for opioid use disorder who also drink heavily. Participants attend three one-hour online sessions and use a mobile app to learn skills for managing emotional distress that can trigger alcohol use. The study compares IMPROVE to a health education control to see if it reduces heavy drinking days and improves medication adherence.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Managing Physical Reactions to Overwhelming Emotions (IMPROVE) – a brief virtual therapy with a mobile app
What this could lead to
If effective, this brief digital therapy could help people on opioid treatment reduce heavy drinking and stick with their medication, improving overall recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply widely. The therapy is short (three sessions) and may not be enough for everyone.
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Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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