New program aims to help people with addiction stay clean

NCT ID NCT07552623

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a culturally adapted relapse prevention program (RPM-08) for people with substance use disorder in Pakistan. 70 male participants in residential rehab either received the program plus usual care or usual care alone. The program consisted of eight weekly group sessions focused on identifying triggers and building coping skills. Researchers measured relapse risk using a questionnaire at several points to see if the program helped.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Relapse Prevention Module (RPM-08) - a structured cognitive-behavioral intervention delivered in group sessions

What this could lead to

If this works, it could provide an effective, low-cost tool to help people with substance use disorder stay in recovery and avoid relapse.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 70 male participants in Pakistan, so results may not apply to other groups. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Recurrence substance abuse substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ghamkol Decent Rehab Center Addiction Treatment Center Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan