New app and breathalyzer could help people with alcohol addiction stay on track

NCT ID NCT03883126

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests whether a smartphone app and breathalyzer can help people with alcohol use disorder stay sober by rewarding them for not drinking. Participants use the app to take breathalyzer tests remotely, and those who stay abstinent receive money. The goal is to make this effective treatment more accessible to underserved communities.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Carilion Clinic: In person-enrollment

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States

  • Nationwide Online Enrollment from the Unversity of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States

  • University of Kentucky Turfland: In-person enrollment

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States

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