Can a smartphone app boost daily functioning for veterans in opioid recovery?
NCT ID NCT06454903
First seen Aug 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This study is developing and testing a smartphone app called ACT to RECOVER, designed to help veterans receiving medication for opioid use disorder improve their daily functioning and quality of life. The app is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a well-supported approach that helps people live according to their values despite challenges. The study will first gather feedback from veterans and providers to refine the app, then test it in a small pilot trial comparing it to a symptom-monitoring app. The goal is to see if the app is acceptable, usable, and shows promise for improving outcomes like quality of life and reducing opioid use.
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- Active substance
- A smartphone app called ACT to RECOVER, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, designed to support daily functioning and quality of life for veterans receiving medication for opioid use disorder.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could provide a convenient, accessible way to help veterans in opioid treatment improve their daily functioning and quality of life, potentially complementing standard care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage pilot with a small number of participants, so results may not be conclusive. The app's effectiveness and acceptability are still being tested, and it may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
RECRUITINGWest Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
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