Your phone could help design your therapy: new study tests personalized CBT for anxiety and drinking
NCT ID NCT05821634
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses smartphone data to understand what triggers anxiety and alcohol use in each person, then tailors therapy to those specific triggers. 81 adults with anxiety and alcohol problems will receive 11 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) either personalized to their digital profile or as a standard approach. The goal is to see if personalized therapy leads to better outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cognitive behavioral therapy skills
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more personalized and effective therapy for people struggling with both anxiety and alcohol use.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (81 people) focused on testing a method, not a proven treatment. Results may not apply to everyone, and the personalized approach may not work better than standard therapy.
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Locations
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey, 08901, United States