Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Mobile App-based Self-guided Psychological Interventions to Reduce Relapse in Substance Use Disorder: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Mobile App-based Self-guided Psychological Interventions to Reduce Relapse in Substance Use Disorder: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile interventions in reducing craving and lapses in patients diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder. In a two-armed, randomized controlled trial the efficacy of self-guided psychological intervention delivered via a mobile app (Nałogometr 2.0) will be assessed. During the course of three months, participants will have access to intervention modules, based mainly on mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). With the use of ecological momentary assessment (EMA), longitudinal data on several variables related to craving and lapse risk will be collected. Additionally, a questionnaire battery assessment - administered monthly - will measure severity of substance dependence, levels of anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile interventions in reducing craving and lapses in patients diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder.
Participants will be recruited from clinical patients receiving either in-patient or out-patient treatments for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and enrolled in one of three groups: 1) Patients with alcohol addiction, 2) Patients with cross-addiction (alcohol and stimulants), 3) Patients with cannabis addiction.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either intervention or control condition. The mobile interventions will be delivered via a mobile app Nałogometr 2.0, freely available. Participants in the intervention condition will have free access to all of the app functionalities, while the control group won't gain access to the interventions until after study completion.
Interventions consist of audio-guided, short sessions on gratitude, thoughts management, motivation, relaxation, audio-guided mindfulness sessions concentrated on raising awareness of emotions and body signals or coping with stress, as well as CBT-based written sessions grounded in thought management and journaling techniques.
With the use of ecological momentary assessment (EMA), longitudinal data on several variables related to craving and lapse risk will be collected. Additionally, a questionnaire battery assessment - administered at baseline, after one month, after two months, and after three months - will measure severity of substance dependence, levels of anxiety, depression, and life satisfaction.
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