Can a phone app soothe trauma and curb addiction? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07219056
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a mobile app called the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) can help adults who are in treatment for substance use and have a history of trauma. About 100 participants will either use the active SSP or a sham version for up to 5 hours over a week, alongside their usual treatment. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, trauma symptoms, and emotional control before and after the intervention.
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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 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18 years old to 75 years old * In residential treatment for substance use disorder. * Has a history of trauma and is enrolled in Caron's trauma programming * Is proficient in English * Able to provide written informed consent. * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Does not speak English * Age \< 18 or \> 75 * Does not have a history of trauma * Active psychosis * Active or uncontrolled seizures * Tinnitus * Active suicidal ideation * Actively engaging in self-injurious behavior * Severe neurological condition * Diagnosis of autism * Has any serious medical disease or mental health condition which, in the judgment of the Principal Investigator or his/her designee, would make study participation unsafe, or would make intervention compliance difficult.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Caron Treatment Centers
RECRUITINGWernersville, Pennsylvania, 19565, United States
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