Smartphone support for sobriety: a trial tests digital tools in black communities
NCT ID NCT07724275
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether digital recovery support services—like smartphone apps and online tools—can help Black and African American adults in recovery from alcohol use disorder maintain their progress. Participants receive a menu of vetted digital resources plus a phone and data plan if needed, and use them for 12 weeks while continuing in-person support. The study focuses on whether these tools are usable and acceptable, and whether they may support recovery goals such as managing emotions, tracking sobriety, and connecting with others.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- digital recovery support services (smartphone apps and online tools)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, digital tools could provide an accessible, low-cost way to support alcohol recovery, especially for communities with limited resources.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial focused on usability and acceptability, not on measuring long-term sobriety. Results may not apply to broader populations.
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Detroit Recovery Project
RECRUITINGDetroit, Michigan, 48208, United States
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