Tech-assisted relapse prevention for substance use disorders
Official title: Prevention of Relapse in Behavioral Disorders: Study Protocol of a Randomized Control Trial
Run by Clínica Nuestra Señora de la Paz · NCT07052175 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital monitoring tool is being tested to see if it helps people with substance use disorders stay in recovery longer when added to standard multidisciplinary treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Clínica Nuestra Señora de la Paz Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ciempozuelos, Madrid and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07052175 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with substance use disorders who speak Spanish, own a smartphone with internet access, and can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who do not have access to compatible mobile devices or cannot comply with app installation or informed consent requirements may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares the usual multidisciplinary treatment for substance use disorders with an enhanced program that includes a digital monitoring tool. It is a longitudinal quasi-experimental design enrolling about 150 participants who use alcohol, cocaine, or other stimulants. The primary aim is to see if the digital tool improves relapse detection, reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and improves emotional and psychosocial functioning, with patient satisfaction also measured. Outcomes will be assessed using validated instruments over time to determine added clinical value. The study focuses on real-world implementation and feasibility across two Madrid-area centers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the digital tool could enable earlier relapse interventions and improve long-term recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in digital health for addiction care has shown promise, but this specific combination of a digital monitoring tool with a standard multidisciplinary model is being tested for added value.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Understand spoken and written Spanish. * Signing the informed consent. * Own a smartphone with internet access and an iOS or Android operating system. Exclusion Criteria: * Institutionalized or incarcerated patients, or those anticipating imminent incarceration, without regular access to mobile phone use. * Refusal to install the mobile application. * Inability to understand and sign the informed consent form for any reason.
Where it's running
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Centro de San Juan de Dios de Ciempozuelos
Ciempozuelos, Madrid, Spain Recruiting -
Clínica Nuestra Señora de la Paz
Madrid, Madrid, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Juan Jesús Muñoz García, PhD — Centro San Juan de Dios de Ciempozuelos
- Study coordinator: Rafael Salom Borrás, PhD
- Email: rafael.salom@sjd.es
- Phone: +34 914 15 60 00
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.