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Novel Mobile Health Intervention METS4Vets Enters Development for Veterans Transitioning from Residential Substance Use Treatment

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26 June 2026

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VA researchers are developing METS4Vets, a smartphone-based intervention to support veterans transitioning from residential substance use treatment to outpatient care. The study will evaluate usability, acceptability, and feasibility of this novel mobile health approach.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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