Smartwatch could spot opioid withdrawal symptoms

NCT ID NCT06487533

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Spark Biomedical, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a smartwatch can pick up on body changes—like skin temperature—that happen during opioid withdrawal and cravings. Twenty people with opioid use disorder will wear the device for 14 days while their symptoms are tracked. The goal is to see if the watch's readings match up with standard withdrawal and craving scales.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better ways to detect and manage opioid withdrawal and cravings using wearable devices.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study (20 people) focused on measuring signals, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to any practical tool or change in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence substance withdrawal syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OPIOID WITHDRAWAL OPIOID-USE DISORDER

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Locations

Battelle Memorial Institute
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43201, United States
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
RECRUITING

Center City, Minnesota, 55012, United States

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