Digital Contingency Management for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder care
Official title: Cultivating Recovery: A Pilot Study of Digital Contingency Management for Co-occurring Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorder
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11417268 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot test of a smartphone-based contingency management program to help people with both opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder stay in treatment and reduce drinking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $390,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R34AA031870-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417268 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults enrolled in Medicaid with co-occurring opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder who are seeking treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without Medicaid coverage or without co-occurring OUD and AUD may not benefit from this specific program.
What this research studies
This project will test a digital contingency management approach delivered via mobile devices to Medicaid beneficiaries with co-occurring OUD and AUD. It includes analyzing Medicaid data to find the best care settings, forming an Advisory Board to plan real-world implementation, and a mixed-methods randomized pilot to evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and impact on opioid retention and alcohol abstinence. The study will compare digital CM to a wellness control and will gather feedback from participants and sites to inform a larger future trial. Exit interviews will help understand patient and provider experiences and barriers to adoption.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve treatment retention and reduce alcohol use, potentially lowering overdose risk for people with both OUD and AUD.
How similar studies have gone: Contingency management has shown benefits for substance use disorders, and digital delivery is a promising next step that is being explored in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coughlin, Lara Nicole — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Coughlin, Lara Nicole
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.