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Optimizing Smart Technology for Addiction Recovery

Optimizing Algorithmic Feedback About Lapse Risk for Trust, Engagement, and Clinical Outcomes for Alcohol Use Disorder

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* meet criteria for alcohol use disorder with at least moderate severity (\>= 4 DSM-5 criteria)
* in initial remission with most recent use of alcohol between 1 week and 3 months in the past
* able to read English
* have a smartphone and cellular plan that supports STAR use (Apple iOS or Android)

Exclusion Criteria:

* medical or psychiatric co-morbidities that preclude use of a smartphone

About the study

The goal of this study is to develop a machine-learning guided recovery messaging system. The main question it aims to answer is can messages be used to:

* help people to improve their health * make changes in people's lives to address alcohol and substance use

Participants will:

* complete surveys * use a recovery-support digital therapeutic system

What is being tested

• STAR (device)

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison · Participants: 416 · Started: Sep 24, 2025

Contact the study team

• Susan Wanta · Phone: 608-262-0387
• Thea Blum · Phone: 608-262-1362

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07573540

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.