Substance Use study: Pink Cloud
Official title An Evaluation of the Pink Cloud Application in Post- Treatment Substance Use Disorder Support
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07042451
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether the Pink Cloud app helps people stay sober and attend more recovery meetings.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are recovering from substance or alcohol use and want to use a phone app for support.
- What's involved
- You will use the Pink Cloud app on your phone, track your sobriety, plan your day, and find meetings. You will also answer questions about your recovery at several times.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts six months and you will have check‑in visits at 1, 3, and 6 months after starting the app.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participant is 18 years of age or older
- Participant is willing to attend a 12-Step or peer-to-peer recovery meeting (in person or virtual) within the next week
- Participant owns a personal smartphone with cellular service
- Participant is a permanent resident of the United States
- Participant feels comfortable reading and understanding written English in everyday situations
You likely can't join if
- Participant is younger than 18 years of age
- Participant is unwilling to attend a 12-Step or peer-to-peer recovery meeting (in person or virtual) within the next week
- Participant does not own a personal smartphone with cellular service
- Participant is not a permanent resident of the United States
- Participant does not feel comfortable reading and understanding written English in everyday situations
- Participant has consumed alcohol or used drugs (excluding tobacco or prescribed medication) within the past couple of days
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participant is 18 years of age or older
- Participant is willing to attend a 12-Step or peer-to-peer recovery meeting (in person or virtual) within the next week
- Participant owns a personal smartphone with cellular service
- Participant is a permanent resident of the United States
- Participant feels comfortable reading and understanding written English in everyday situations
- Participant has consumed alcohol and/or used drugs (excluding tobacco or prescribed medication) at some point in their life, but not within the past couple of days
- Participant is not currently attending outpatient or residential treatment for substance and/or alcohol use
- Participant does not have a plan to enter substance and/or alcohol treatment in the next 30 days
- Participant has been invited by the research team to either the intervention or control condition and redeemed their subscription code.
- Informed consent is provided
- Participant is younger than 18 years of age
- Participant is unwilling to attend a 12-Step or peer-to-peer recovery meeting (in person or virtual) within the next week
- Participant does not own a personal smartphone with cellular service
- Participant is not a permanent resident of the United States
- Participant does not feel comfortable reading and understanding written English in everyday situations
- Participant has consumed alcohol or used drugs (excluding tobacco or prescribed medication) within the past couple of days
- Participant has never consumed alcohol or used drugs
- Participant is currently attending outpatient or residential treatment for substance and/or alcohol use
- Participant has a plan to enter substance and/or alcohol treatment in the next 30 days
- Participant was not invited by the research team or did not redeem their assigned subscription code
- Informed consent is not provided
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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