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New group therapy aims to rewire craving responses in substance use disorders

NCT ID NCT07698808

Disease control Sponsor: The Catholic University of Korea Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new eight-session group therapy program for adults hospitalized with substance use disorders. The program combines motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and behavioral activation to help participants manage cravings and develop alternative behaviors. About 20 participants will complete questionnaires and interviews before, during, and after the program to see if it is feasible and shows early signs of reducing craving and improving motivation. Because this is a small pilot study without a control group, its main goal is to gather information for a future larger trial.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Craving Management and Alternative Behavior Enhancement Program (group therapy)
What this could lead to
If this program proves feasible and shows early benefits, it could lead to a larger trial testing whether it helps people reduce substance use and maintain recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants and no comparison group, so any benefits seen may not be due to the program itself. Results may not apply to broader populations.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 19 to 65 years who can understand the study purpose and procedures and provide written informed consent * Currently hospitalized (inpatient) * Able to communicate and complete questionnaires in Korean * Physically able to participate in program activities * Has completed detoxification treatment * Meets indication thresholds: DAST-10 score \>= 2, craving reported as present on the VAS-C craving screening (i.e., "yes"), and \>= 2 DSM-5 criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment that precludes communication * Physical conditions that preclude program participation (e.g., musculoskeletal disorder, severe cardiopulmonary disease) * Acute psychotic symptoms or risk of self-harm or harm to others * At risk of disrupting group activities such that focus group participation is not feasible * Individuals who are inmates or incarcerated at screening are not enrolled; participants who become incarcerated after enrollment are withdrawn

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Conditions

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substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Substance use disorder (SUD)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Daegu Daedong Hospital

    Daegu, South Korea

  • Incheon Chamsarang Hospital

    Incheon, South Korea

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