AI uncovers hidden addiction types in landmark study
NCT ID NCT07590154
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study used artificial intelligence to analyze personality and behavior data from 155 adults in residential treatment for substance use disorder. The goal was to find hidden subtypes of addiction that could lead to more personalized treatment. No treatment was given; the study was purely observational and aimed at understanding the condition better.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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155 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Apr 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.
Who is studied
Adult patients (≥18 years) with a diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) admitted to a residential detoxification and rehabilitation center. Consecutive recruitment between February 2024 and March 2026. Estimated final sample size is 155 participants. No healthy volunteers are included.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * DSM-5 diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), confirmed by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. * Age ≥ 18 years. * Currently admitted to a residential addiction treatment center at the time of assessment. * Ability to complete the psychometric questionnaires independently. * Written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Active psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, delusional disorder) not stabilized pharmacologically. * Severe cognitive impairment (dementia, severe brain injury) that prevents understanding the questionnaire items. * Language barriers or illiteracy that prevent self-administration of the scales. * Scheduled discharge from the center within 7 days of the assessment date.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Under The Tree
Ajijic, Jalisco, 45920, Mexico
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