Can mindfulness curb relapse and burnout in peer recovery coaches?
NCT ID NCT07741825
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether an 8-week virtual mindfulness program can help substance use peer workers reduce their own relapse risk and burnout. Peer workers—people in recovery who support others with substance use issues—often face high stress. The study compares the mindfulness program to a standard referral to 12-step groups, tracking substance use, relapse warning signs, and well-being over six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), an 8-week virtual behavioral program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a tailored support tool to help substance use peer workers maintain recovery and reduce burnout.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The program requires time and commitment, and its benefits over standard care are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Addiction Research Institute
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78712, United States
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