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Digital intervention for cocaine using virtual reality to deliver cue exposure treatment

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Project Description

The proposed research aims to develop and test a technology-based, theory-driven Virtual Reality (VR)-enhanced cue exposure treatment (CET) for cocaine craving, with the additional monitoring and support outside the clinical setting delivered by a wearable device and paired smartphone app.
[https://www.nihr.ac.uk/documents/invention-for-innovation-i4i-addiction-mission-innovation-for-treatment-and-recovery-awards-call-specification/33468#key-dates-and-contacts]

Type of Project Clinical Trial
Status Project Live
Funder(s) National Institute for Health Research
Value £23,038.00
Project Dates May 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2027
This project contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

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