Online therapy may help patients quit risky anxiety pills while on opioids

NCT ID NCT05573906

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to a gentle 12-week benzodiazepine taper helps adults who take both opioids and benzodiazepines reduce their anxiety medication safely. 42 participants were randomly assigned to receive either CBT or health education alongside the taper. The goal was to see if CBT improves adherence, satisfaction, and reduces anxiety and opioid use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Family Health Center

    Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

  • UCLA Health MPTF Toluca Lake Primary Care

    Burbank, California, 91505, United States

  • UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

    Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

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