Can learning to manage emotions help beat addiction? new study tests a group program
NCT ID NCT07698821
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new 8-session group program designed to help people with substance use disorder better understand and regulate their emotions. About 20 adults receiving inpatient care at two hospitals in Korea will take part. The program combines motivational interviewing and acceptance-based techniques. Researchers will check if the program is practical to deliver and whether it shows early signs of reducing cravings and improving emotional well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Emotion Regulation Program (group psychotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a new psychosocial tool to help people with substance use disorders manage cravings and emotions, potentially improving recovery outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants and no comparison group, so results may not be generalizable. The program may show no clear benefit or may not be feasible in other settings.
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Conditions
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Daegu Daedong Hospital
Daegu, South Korea
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Incheon Chamsarang Hospital
Incheon, South Korea
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