New study tracks recovery in real time using mobile surveys
NCT ID NCT07588516
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will observe 60 adults in residential therapeutic communities in Mexico to understand how recovery from substance use unfolds over time. Participants will answer quick mobile surveys several times a day about cravings, mood, and social interactions for 8 to 12 weeks. The goal is to identify patterns that predict treatment success or relapse, which could help improve future care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help improve treatment programs for substance use by identifying key moments when people are at risk of relapse.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (60 people) and only in Mexico, so findings may not apply elsewhere.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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.
Who is studied
Adult individuals undergoing residential treatment for substance use disorders in therapeutic communities in Mexico. The population is characterized by varying levels of substance dependence severity, psychosocial vulnerability, and exposure to structured community-based treatment environments that emphasize behavioral regulation, peer support, and institutional norms. Participants are embedded in a communal living setting where daily routines, social interactions, and reinforcement contingencies are structured by the therapeutic model, providing a naturalistic context for observing multilevel behavioral and recovery processes.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Currently enrolled in a residential therapeutic community for substance use treatment * Minimum stay of at least 7 days prior to baseline assessment * Ability to understand and provide informed consent * Expected availability for participation during the 8-12 week follow-up period Exclusion Criteria: * Acute psychotic symptoms or severe psychiatric decompensation that interferes with participation * Severe cognitive impairment limiting comprehension of study procedures * Current medical instability requiring immediate external intervention * Refusal to participate in any component of the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Comunidad Terapéutica Under The Tree
Ajijic, Jalisco, 45920, Mexico
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