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Clinical trial Recruiting at 4 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

Using Contingency Management to Treat Stimulant Use in Addiction Programs

Official title: Implementing Contingency Management for Stimulant Use in Specialty Addiction Treatment Organizations (Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science at Stanford, Research Component #2)

Run by Northwestern University · NCT05702021 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to help people in opioid treatment programs reduce their stimulant use by using a reward system to see if it improves their care.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment76 (estimated)
SponsorNorthwestern University
Academic / other
Locations9 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 8 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 7, 2023
Main results expectedApril 1, 2027
Study endsAugust 1, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT05702021 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals newly initiated on medication for opioid use disorder who are also using stimulants.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not currently using stimulants or those who do not have access to electronic medical records may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to implement contingency management, an effective intervention for stimulant use, in opioid treatment programs that provide medication for opioid use disorder. It addresses the significant gap in the uptake of this evidence-based approach by employing a multi-level implementation strategy called the Science of Service Laboratory, which includes didactic training, performance feedback, and external facilitation. The study will utilize a stepped wedge design to evaluate the effectiveness of this implementation strategy across a cohort of 10 public sector opioid treatment programs. By focusing on both the effectiveness and implementation aspects, the study seeks to enhance the quality of care for individuals struggling with stimulant use alongside opioid use disorder.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients with stimulant use in the context of opioid use disorder.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with contingency management in addiction treatment, but this specific implementation approach is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
* Opioid Treatment Program Counselors:

  * Inclusion criteria: 1) provide ongoing psychosocial support to medication for opioid use disorder patients (e.g., intake sessions, individual counseling, and/or group counseling sessions), and 2) have an active caseload
  * Exclusion criteria: Younger than 18 years of age, unable to provide informed consent
* Persons on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder \[Not recruited, via electronic medical records only\]

  * Inclusion criteria: must be newly initiated on medication for opioid use disorders (within the past 30 days) and have concurrent stimulant use (indicated by self-report of past 30-day stimulant use or positive toxicology screen within 30 days).
  * Exclusion criteria: Younger than 18 years of age, Does not have electronic medical records

Where it's running

  • ACCESS Community Health Networks
    Chicago, Illinois, United States     Recruiting
  • Community Outreach Intervention Projects
    Chicago, Illinois, United States     Recruiting
  • Family Guidance Centers
    Chicago, Illinois, United States     Recruiting
  • Rosecrance Health Network
    Rockford, Illinois, United States     Recruiting
  • Lawndale Christian Health Center
    Chicago, Illinois, United States     Completed
  • Healthcare Alternative Systems
    Chicago, Illinois, United States     Completed
Show 3 more locations
  • Addiction Recovery Institute
    Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States     Completed
  • Comprehensive Treatment Centers
    Providence, Rhode Island, United States     Completed
  • Codac
    Providence, Rhode Island, United States     Completed

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.