App-Based pain relief shows promise in cutting opioid cravings

NCT ID NCT05152134

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a digital program called 'Empowered Relief: On-Demand' to help people with chronic pain who misuse prescription opioids. 234 adults were randomly assigned to either the pain skills app or a health education app. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid cravings, and misuse over 3 months to see if the digital skills training could improve outcomes.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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