Indigenous-led Strategies to Treat Stimulant Use
Official title: Strength in HEALing: Indigenous Community-Led Strategies to Treat Stimulant Use
Funded at Washington State University · NIH-11454666 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Native-led project aims to help AI/AN adults reduce stimulant use through a community-driven program that includes positive rewards and care coordination.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $911,061 |
| NIH project number | 4R33DA062357-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11454666 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
AI/AN adults 21+ who have stimulant use disorders and are seeking treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without stimulant use disorders or those not engaged with participating communities may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with AI/AN communities to implement contingency management tailored for stimulant use, using tangible rewards for abstinence and error-correcting support. It builds on prior Tribal CM work and focuses on improving attendance, engagement, and retention by addressing mental health needs and local logistics. Care coordination will connect participants with resources that support their overall well-being, with attention to organizational fit and staffing to sustain the program in tribal and urban AI/AN settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce stimulant use and improve health outcomes for AI/AN adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous Tribal CM trials showed lower stimulant and other substance use with this approach, though challenges remained in attendance and implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Washington State University
Pullman, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hirchak, Katherine — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Hirchak, Katherine
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.