Emotional Brain Training for Addiction Medicine Treatment - A Pilot Study

Launched by LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY · May 23, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Emotional Brain Training for Addiction Medicine Treatment," is exploring a new approach to help people dealing with addiction, such as problems with cannabis, stimulants, opioids, tobacco, alcohol, and certain medications for anxiety or sleep. The study is testing a method called Emotional Brain Training (EBT) that teaches participants how to manage stress and improve their emotional health by changing how their brains respond to triggers. Participants in the trial will either continue with their usual treatment, which includes medications and counseling, or they will receive the EBT program alongside their standard care. The goal is to see if adding EBT helps reduce stress, anxiety, and cravings more effectively than standard care alone.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be at least 18 years old, speak and read English, and be receiving regular treatment for addiction at the SAC Health clinic. They should also have reliable access to a phone or the internet and be willing to participate in group sessions. Throughout the 8-week study, participants will attend weekly group meetings and complete online assessments to track their progress. After the study, everyone will return to their regular treatment. If you're interested and meet the eligibility criteria, this could be a valuable opportunity to explore new tools for managing addiction and improving your quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18 years old or older Patient can speak and read English Patient who receives regular MAT care at SAC Health Patients who have regular and reliable cellular and/or reliable internet connection Patients who are willing to spend average of 25 minutes per day and attend weekly group meetings Patients willing to actively participate in group sessions Opioid use disorder, at least in early remission Alcohol use disorder, at least in early remission Methamphetamine use disorder, at least in early remission Cocaine use disorder, at least in early remission Anxiolytic use disorder, at least in early remission Cannabis use disorder Tobacco use disorder
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age \<18 years old Patient does not speak or read English Patients who do not seek regular MAT care at SAC Health Patients with inconsistent or no access to cellular or internet connection Any disorder that is uncontrolled Any substance use disorder not in at least early remission Any patient with complications related to use disorder Patients enrolled in the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission patients a part of SAC Health Anyone who, in the opinion of the investigators, would be unable to participate in an 8-week trial