Brain training may ease addiction cravings, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT07001371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a behavioral method called Emotional Brain Training (EBT) can help people in recovery from addiction manage stress, anxiety, and cravings. About 54 adults receiving standard addiction treatment will either continue their usual care or also attend weekly EBT group sessions by phone for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare changes in stress, anxiety, and cravings between the two groups to see if EBT provides extra benefit.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 54 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years old or older * Patient can speak and read English * Patient who receives regular MAT care at SAC Health * Patients who have regular and reliable cellular and/or reliable internet connection * Patients who are willing to spend average of 25 minutes per day and attend weekly group meetings * Patients willing to actively participate in group sessions * Opioid use disorder, at least in early remission * Alcohol use disorder, at least in early remission * Methamphetamine use disorder, at least in early remission * Cocaine use disorder, at least in early remission * Anxiolytic use disorder, at least in early remission * Cannabis use disorder * Tobacco use disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years old * Patient does not speak or read English * Patients who do not seek regular MAT care at SAC Health * Patients with inconsistent or no access to cellular or internet connection * Any disorder that is uncontrolled * Any substance use disorder not in at least early remission * Any patient with complications related to use disorder * Patients enrolled in the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission patients a part of SAC Health * Anyone who, in the opinion of the investigators, would be unable to participate in an 8-week trial
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Addiction Recovery Clinic at SAC Health
San Bernardino, California, 92408, United States
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