Using incentives to improve care for opioid use disorder
Incentivized Collaborative Care to Desseminate Contingency Management
This study is testing a new digital program that helps people with opioid use disorder by making it easier for them to stick to their treatment plans and get support from their healthcare providers, so they can have a better chance at recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dynamicare Health, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10865024 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to enhance the delivery of contingency management, an effective incentive-based intervention for individuals with opioid use disorder. It focuses on developing a digital health program that automates the collection of relevant data and the implementation of contingency management procedures. By incentivizing healthcare providers to engage patients and facilitate their enrollment in this program, the research aims to overcome barriers to accessing buprenorphine pharmacotherapy. Patients will receive support and encouragement to adhere to their treatment plans, ultimately improving their chances of recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are seeking treatment with buprenorphine.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with opioid use disorder or those who are not interested in pharmacotherapy options may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder by increasing their access to effective care and support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that contingency management is effective in improving treatment adherence and outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder, indicating that this approach has a solid foundation of success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, UNITED STATES
- Dynamicare Health, INC. — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gastfriend, David R — Dynamicare Health, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gastfriend, David R
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.