Can a smartphone app boost addiction recovery by teaching brain science?
NCT ID NCT07178158
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study will test whether a mobile app that teaches people about how addiction affects the brain is easy to use and acceptable for people receiving medication treatment for opioid or stimulant use disorders. Forty participants will use the app and complete surveys. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and liked by users, not yet to measure if it improves recovery.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Metacognium mobile app (neuroscience-informed psychoeducation)
What this could lead to
If the app is found to be feasible and acceptable, it could provide a new tool to help people in addiction treatment better understand their condition and stay engaged in recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants. It is not designed to measure whether the app actually improves addiction outcomes, so even if it works here, larger trials are needed.
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