Contingency Management for Drug Use: Does Age Matter?

Launched by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · Aug 26, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Contingency Management for Drug Use: Does Age Matter?", is studying whether using a smartphone app that offers rewards can help older adults who struggle with substance use disorders, such as opioid, methamphetamine, or cocaine abuse. The researchers want to find out if older participants are willing to engage with this app and how effective it is for them compared to younger individuals. By understanding these factors, the study aims to improve treatment options for older adults dealing with substance use issues.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old, diagnosed with a substance use disorder, and have access to a smartphone where they can download the DynamiCare app. Participants should also be currently receiving treatment for their substance use. Those who join the study can expect to use the app to track their progress and receive rewards for meeting certain goals. This study is currently recruiting participants and aims to provide valuable insights into how age affects the success of app-based treatment approaches.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age at least 18 years old;
• • Meet DSM-5 OUD, CoUD, or MUD criteria as evidenced by an OUD CPT code F11\* (opioid related disorders), a CoUD CPT code F14\* (cocaine related disorders), a MUD CPT code F15.1/F15.2 or other clinical notes indicating illicit opioid/cocaine/methamphetamine use for treatment;
• • Have access to a smartphone (iOS or Android) with data plan and willing to download DynamiCare app;
• • Have an email and can access it from their smartphone;
• • Are in residential, day (PHP), partial day (IOP), or outpatient (OP) AODA treatment;
• * Are likely to be helped by contingency management because at least ONE of the following conditions is true:
• • 1. Were first enrolled in residential, PHP, or IOP substance use treatment no longer than 2 treatment weeks (14 days/encounters of treatment) prior to providing informed consent.
• • 2. Used non-medical opioids, cocaine, and/or methamphetamine within the last 21 days.
• • Understands English.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have evidence of active (non-substance related) psychosis that might impair participation as determined by the PI.
• • Has significant cognitive impairment that might confound participation as determined by the PI or are so significantly cognitively impaired that they have a legal guardian.