Improving HIV treatment engagement for people using methamphetamine
An integrated incentive-based treatment to optimize HIV treatment engagement among persons who use methamphetamine
This study is looking to help people living with HIV who also use methamphetamine by offering rewards for staying off meth and sticking to their HIV treatment, to see if this combined approach works better than just focusing on stopping meth use alone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11077877 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the care of individuals living with HIV who also use methamphetamine by integrating treatment strategies. It focuses on using a behavioral therapy called contingency management, which rewards individuals for abstaining from methamphetamine use and adhering to their HIV treatment. The study will evaluate whether combining incentives for both abstinence and HIV treatment adherence is more effective than targeting methamphetamine use alone. Participants will be engaged in a supportive environment that encourages both substance use recovery and consistent HIV care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who also have a history of methamphetamine use.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or who do not use methamphetamine may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals with HIV who struggle with methamphetamine use by enhancing their engagement in treatment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that contingency management can effectively improve treatment adherence and reduce substance use, suggesting a promising approach for this integrated treatment model.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Montoya, Jessica Lynette — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Montoya, Jessica Lynette
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 below.