Mindfulness may help curb drug relapse, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT07161986

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested a mindfulness-based program (MBS) against standard care in 130 adults recovering from polydrug addiction. The goal was to see if MBS could reduce cravings and relapse risk. Researchers also looked at improvements in emotional control, mood, and motivation. The results could point to a supportive, non-drug strategy for staying sober.

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 Sobriety (MBS) program
What this could lead to: If effective, this approach could offer a practical, drug-free way to help people with polydrug addiction manage cravings and lower their risk of relapse.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 130 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits depend heavily on individual adherence and motivation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

drug dependence polysubstance abuse, susceptibility to substance abuse substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DRUG ADDICTION POLYSUBSTANCE ADDICTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Save Life Foundation

Abbottābād, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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