Talking therapy shows promise in cutting drug cravings for probationers
NCT ID NCT07581353
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a structured psychoeducation program for 60 adults with substance use disorder who were under probation supervision. Over six weeks, participants attended weekly group sessions focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, and craving management. The goal was to see if the program could reduce substance cravings and improve psychological resilience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Structured Psychoeducation Program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to help people under probation manage cravings and build resilience, potentially reducing relapse.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may vary and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being 18 years of age or older 2. Being under probation supervision 3. Having a diagnosis of substance use disorder according to DSM-5 4. Being able to attend psychoeducation sessions regularly 5. Providing written informed consent 6. Not having participated in a similar psychoeducation program within the past 6 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of schizophrenia, severe psychotic disorder, or cognitive impairment 2. Being in an acute withdrawal period 3. Inability to attend sessions regularly 4. Presence of severe communication or behavioral disorders
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mardin Training and Research Hospital
Mardin, 47200, Turkey (Türkiye)