Phone app and debit card help fight alcohol addiction in new study
NCT ID NCT04581499
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a smartphone-based program that uses rewards, coaching, and breathalyzer tests to help 236 adults with alcohol use disorder reduce drinking. Participants earned money for staying sober, tracked via breath tests and self-reports. The goal was to see if this digital approach improves abstinence and is cost-effective.
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DynamiCare Health
Boston, Massachusetts, 02109, United States
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