Can a smartphone app help beat opioid addiction?
NCT ID NCT03538652
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people with opioid addiction by sending helpful messages at the right moments. About 9 adults who used heroin or other opioids took part. The app asked questions about mood and activities several times a day, and some participants received messages based on their answers. The goal was to learn which types of messages work best in different situations to reduce cravings and improve mood.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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