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Could a workout routine boost recovery from addiction?

NCT ID NCT04141202

Disease control Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examines whether adding structured high-intensity physical exercise to a 3-month residential treatment program for substance use disorder improves patients' physical health, mental health, and quality of life. Researchers measure changes in oxygen uptake, leg strength, dependence severity, motivation, and psychological symptoms. The goal is to see if exercise can become a standard part of addiction treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
structured high-intensity physical exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding structured exercise to addiction treatment improves physical health, mental health, and quality of life, potentially changing how rehab programs are designed.
What could go wrong
This is a single-site study with no control group, so improvements may be due to other factors. Exercise may not be suitable for all patients, and long-term abstinence effects are not measured.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 200 people

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

Started

Feb 2020

Expected to finish

Dec 2035

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Diagnosed with substance use disorder.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being an inpatient at the clinic Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

drug dependence substance abuse substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Drug abuse Drug dependence Substance-related disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St Olavs Hospital HF Klinikk for rus og avhengighetsmedisin

    RECRUITING

    Trondheim, 7010, Norway

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