Improving treatments for stimulant use disorder in community settings
Official title: Using Implementation Science to Advance Evidence-Based Treatment for Stimulant Use
Funded at University of Vermont & St Agric College · NIH-11055020 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making it easier for people dealing with stimulant use and other substance use issues to get the help they need by training community workers to use proven treatment methods in local harm reduction programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project start | January 15, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $194,098 |
| NIH project number | 1K01DA060309-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055020 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals struggling with stimulant use disorder who are seeking treatment in community harm reduction settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not dealing with stimulant use disorder or those who are not engaged in community treatment programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the implementation of evidence-based treatments for stimulant use disorder and other substance use disorders in community harm reduction settings. The project will provide training in implementation science to Dr. Erath, who will gain hands-on experience by participating in a statewide implementation of contingency management treatment in California. The goal is to improve access to effective treatments for individuals struggling with stimulant use by utilizing community resources like syringe service programs. Through this work, the research aims to bridge the gap between effective treatment methods and their practical application in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to effective treatments for individuals with stimulant use disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders in community settings, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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University of Vermont & St Agric College
Burlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Erath, Tyler George — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Erath, Tyler George
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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.