Incentive-based support for recovery in rural recovery houses
Contingency Management for Recovery Oriented Activities at Recovery Houses
This study is testing whether giving rewards for completing recovery tasks can help people in rural recovery houses stay engaged and committed to their recovery from substance use disorders.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wayne State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05585203 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study implements a behavioral intervention called contingency management in rural recovery houses for individuals with substance use disorders. Participants will receive rewards for completing tasks that support their recovery efforts, while house staff will be trained to facilitate this approach. The effectiveness of contingency management will be compared between recovery houses that adopt this method and those that do not, focusing on engagement in activities and retention in the recovery houses over a 12-week period, with follow-up assessments at six months post-treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 or older who are residents of the recovery house and can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients who are expected to be discharged from the recovery house within the next two months or those experiencing uncontrolled mania, psychosis, or suicidality may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery engagement and retention for individuals with substance use disorders in rural settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with contingency management approaches in various settings, indicating potential for effectiveness in this context as well.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 or older; 2. a resident of the recovery house; and 3. able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. expected to be discharged from the recovery house in the next two months; 2. experiencing uncontrolled mania, psychosis or suicidality.
Where this trial is running
Detroit, Michigan
- Wayne State University School of Medicine — Detroit, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: David Ledgerwood, PhD
- Email: dledgerw@med.wayne.edu
- Phone: 313-993-1380
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.