New short therapy aims to boost quality of life for veterans battling opioid addiction
NCT ID NCT05189223
First seen Jun 23, 2026
Summary
This study develops and tests a short, values-based therapy for Veterans who have recently started medication (like buprenorphine) for opioid use disorder. The therapy focuses on helping Veterans clarify their personal values and set goals to improve social connections and daily functioning. The study has three phases, starting with interviews to design the therapy, then testing it with 10 Veterans, and finally a pilot trial with 40 Veterans to see if it is feasible and acceptable.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
brief values-based behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, short therapy to help Veterans in early recovery feel more connected and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study (50 participants) testing feasibility and acceptability, not effectiveness. The intervention may not produce meaningful benefits or may not be practical in routine care.
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