Web-based mindfulness program for alcohol use recovery
Official title: Renewed Recovery: a Pilot Test of a Web-Based Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention Continuing Care Intervention for Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder
Run by University of Georgia · NCT06987526 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online mindfulness program to help people recovering from alcohol use disorder after finishing outpatient treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Georgia Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Macon, Georgia and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 14, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 22, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 30, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06987526 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older who are exiting or have recently completed outpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently experiencing psychosis or dementia, or those who do not meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder, may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot test evaluates a web-based Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) intervention designed to support individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) as they transition from standard outpatient treatment. The study follows a structured framework for digital intervention development, which includes contextual inquiry, value specification, design, operationalization, and summative evaluation. By gathering insights from users and stakeholders, the program aims to create a tailored online resource that enhances recovery outcomes for participants. The intervention is intended for individuals who have recently completed or are leaving outpatient treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a valuable online resource to help individuals maintain sobriety and prevent relapse after traditional treatment.
How similar studies have gone: While similar web-based interventions have shown promise in supporting recovery, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 or older * Currently leaving standard outpatient treatment within 1 week of the scheduled intervention start date, or has completed standard outpatient treatment within the past month * Has access to the internet * Scored 8 or above on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), or self-identifies as having been in treatment for alcohol use Exclusion Criteria: * Currently experiencing psychosis * Currently experiencing dementia * Does not have access to the internet * Has not recently completed or left standard outpatient treatment within the specified timeline * Does not meet criteria for alcohol use disorder
Where it's running
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Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia
Macon, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Project Adam
Winder, Georgia, United States Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jessica L Muilenburg, PhD — University of Georgia
- Study coordinator: Emily T Vinson, MPH
- Email: eltownsend97@uga.edu
- Phone: 706-308-8141
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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.