New game aims to stop opioid misuse in teens and parents

NCT ID NCT06848504

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a smartphone game called MedSMA℞T Mobile, designed to help parents and their teenage children learn how to use, store, and dispose of opioids safely. About 244 families will play the game for 30 minutes and complete surveys over 9 months. The goal is to see if the game improves knowledge and attitudes about opioid safety compared to standard counseling alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

MedSMA℞T Mobile smartphone game

What this could lead to

If it works, this could give families a practical tool to prevent opioid misuse and improve medication safety at home.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with no direct health outcomes yet. The game may not change real-world behavior or reduce misuse long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • East Madison Hospital

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53718, United States

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  • Swedish American Hospital

    Rockford, Illinois, 61104, United States

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  • University Hospital

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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