Substance Use Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is a digital therapeutic program combining AI-driven personalized modules, virtual reality (VR)-based simulations, and telehealth support, delivered in addition to standard care for s
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants will be defined as individuals diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria, confirmed by a qualified psychiatrist. All participants will be assessed at recruitment to ensure they meet diagnostic criteria.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals with severe comorbid medical conditions that may interfere with treatment or data collection 2.Individuals with severe comorbid psychiatric conditions that may interfere with treatment or data collection. (e.g., psychosis, severe depression with suicidality) and severe medical illnesses as identified by a consultant psychiatrist. 3.Individuals who are unable or unwilling to comply with the study protocols, including those who do not complete the required assessments or follow-ups 4.Individuals with significant cognitive impairments that prevent them from understanding the study procedures or providing informed consent. Cognitive impairment will be identified through clinical assessment with use of brief tools such as MMSE where necessary. 5.Persons who have undergone other forms of intervention for substance use within the six months prior to the study 6.Individuals without access to required technology and who lack the digital literacy to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Relapse Rate: Incidence of relapse as measured by (1) Self-reported substance use (2) Clinical follow-up records from the outpatient clinic (3) App based relapse reporting [Relapse rate at 3 and 6 months ] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Readiness to Change: Assessed through the DUDIT-E questionnaire Changes in readiness stages will be evaluated using pre-post comparisons. [At baseline, 3 and 6 month] [At 3 and 6 months from recruitment] Engagement with Intervention: Frequency and duration of interactions with the AI-driven modules and VR simulations will be tracked via the app using number of logins, module completion rates, and time spent on the application (minutes per week). Higher engagement rates will be correlated with better addiction management outcomes. [At 3 and 6 months from recruitment] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactManikku Patabandige Sudarshani
Acting consultant psychiatrist
Outcome results
None listed