Online mindfulness program to help prevent relapse in people recovering from substance use.

Web-Based Mindfulness Treatment to Prevent Relapse to Substance Use

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10900567

This study is looking at how a web-based mindfulness program can help people recovering from substance use disorders stay on track and avoid relapse by making mindfulness practices easier to access and understand.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorYALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10900567 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the effectiveness of a web-based mindfulness treatment designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders (SUD) and prevent relapse. It aims to make mindfulness practices more accessible through technology, addressing the barriers that limit traditional aftercare options. By utilizing ecological momentary assessment (EMA), the study will gather real-time data on participants' emotional states, cravings, and stress levels to understand how mindfulness can help manage these factors. The goal is to identify the mechanisms that make mindfulness effective in reducing relapse rates.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently completed intensive treatment for substance use disorders and are seeking aftercare support.

Not a fit: Patients who are not in recovery from substance use disorders or those who have not undergone any form of treatment may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a scalable and accessible tool for individuals in recovery, significantly reducing the likelihood of relapse.

How similar studies have performed: While mindfulness treatment has shown promise in other contexts, this specific approach using web-based technology and EMA for SUD is relatively novel and untested.

Where this research is happening

NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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