Can a smartphone app ease pain and curb opioid misuse?

NCT ID NCT05152134

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested a digital pain relief program called 'Empowered Relief: On-Demand' in 234 adults with chronic pain and prescription opioid misuse. Participants were randomly assigned to either the pain relief skills program or a general health education program. The goal was to see if the skills program could reduce pain, opioid cravings, and misuse behaviors.

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Locations

  • Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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