App aims to help veterans kick the benzodiazepine habit
NCT ID NCT04572750
First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested an app called EMPOWER-ED that provides education and tools to help veterans reduce or stop long-term benzodiazepine use. 170 veterans who had been taking these medications for at least 3 months participated. The app is designed to support self-managed tapering, with the goal of cutting use by 25% or stopping entirely.
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
EMPOWER-ED app (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could help many people safely reduce or stop benzodiazepines on their own, lowering risks of dependence and accidents.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in veterans only. The app may not work as well in other groups, and some people may still need medical supervision to quit.
Conditions
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