Can online therapy help tame addiction and emotions?

NCT ID NCT07310511

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares face-to-face dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), online DBT, and usual treatment for people with addiction and emotional regulation difficulties. 120 adults will participate, learning skills to better manage emotions and reduce impulsivity. The goal is to see if online DBT can be as effective as in-person sessions, making treatment more accessible.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide more accessible treatment options for people with addiction and emotional regulation difficulties, including online formats that are easier to scale.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (120 participants) comparing therapy formats. The online version may be less effective than in-person sessions, and results may not apply to all types of addiction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADDICTION DISORDERS EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

Strasbourg, France

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