New study tests simple chat to boost addiction treatment success

NCT ID NCT05489068

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using a special counseling style called Motivational Interviewing during the first visit can help people stay in addiction treatment. Researchers will compare this approach to the usual intake process. About 150 adults seeking outpatient addiction treatment will take part, and staff will also share their thoughts on how practical this approach is.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • UNM Psychology Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

substance-related disorder Treatment Adherence and Compliance

As listed by the trial registrant

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