Mindfulness-based digital aftercare to support addiction recovery
Official title: Multi-Site Feasibility Trial of Smartphone-Based Mindfulness Treatment for Promoting Addiction Recovery
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11443402 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital mindfulness program delivered via a smartphone app to help adults stay sober after intensive addiction treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | August 28, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $634,664 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AT013980-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11443402 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years or older who have completed intensive treatment for substance use disorders and are seeking additional aftercare support.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who are not using aftercare services or do not have access to smartphone-enabled interventions may see limited or no benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a smartphone-based mindfulness treatment designed as aftercare for adults with substance use disorders who have completed an intensive treatment program. The study will enroll participants across multiple sites to examine how a digital MBT can reduce relapse risk and improve coping with cravings without needing in-person providers. The approach uses an accessible Android app to guide mindfulness exercises and track progress, aiming to reach individuals who struggle with aftercare access. If successful, the app could become a scalable option to support long-term recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could have a convenient, evidence-based tool to help prevent relapse after treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Prior trials suggest mindfulness-based treatments can reduce relapse, and digital delivery may increase accessibility, though broader real-world effectiveness remains to be demonstrated.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roos, Corey — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Roos, Corey
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.