Using mobile technology to improve primary care for substance use disorders

1R44DA050214 - 01 Mobile Technologies Extending Reach of Primary Care for Substance Use

Not applicable Interventional Chess Mobile Health · NCT06208839

This study is testing a new mobile program to see if it can help people with substance use disorders in primary care feel better and get into treatment more effectively than standard care.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorChess Mobile Health Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Trial IDNCT06208839 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an enhanced eIntervention for individuals with moderate to high-risk substance use disorders in a primary care setting. Participants will be recruited from Western Michigan and will receive either the enhanced eIntervention or standard treatment as usual (TAU) alongside the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) approach. The study will measure the reduction in substance use and increased enrollment in treatment among participants using validated assessment tools. The trial will involve randomizing 200 individuals who screen positive for substance use issues.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over who are receiving primary care at Western Michigan and have a substance-specific NIDA Modified Assist score of 27 or greater.

Not a fit: Patients who are non-English speaking, unable to read at a 3rd grade level, currently participating in addiction treatment, or deemed psychiatrically or medically unstable may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective interventions for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, improving their chances of recovery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using technology-based interventions for substance use disorders, indicating that this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* adults aged 18 or over
* receiving primary care at Western Michigan
* identified as having a substance-specific NIDA Modified Assist score of 27 or greater.

Exclusion Criteria:

* non-English speaking
* cannot read at a 3rd grade level,
* have current participation in addiction treatment
* determined to be psychiatrically or medically unstable such that completion of the trial is unlikely.

Where this trial is running

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Substance-Related DisordersSubstance Use DisorderScreening, Brief Intervention, Referral, and Treatment
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.