Can family support boost addiction recovery? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07579299

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

Summary

This study tests different strategies to get family members more involved when a loved one starts treatment for substance use disorder. Researchers will ask 100 family members to try and rank various engagement methods online. The goal is to find which approaches work best to help families participate in a support program called CRAFT.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Engagement strategies (behavioral interventions)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify the best ways to involve family members in supporting a loved one's recovery from substance use disorder.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage optimization trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on family engagement, not direct treatment of the disorder.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior, Addictive substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Family Health Centers of San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92012, United States

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