Current Studies

IN-PERSON POLICIES: The ART Lab is taking precautions to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19 and monkeypox while providing services. These include conducting some appointments remotely, screening individuals for symptoms, wearing masks, maintaining physical distance when possible, and cleaning surfaces. Please contact us if you have additional concerns regarding safety.

Motivating Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

We're creating a reward program to assist people in quitting opioid use. This method, known as "contingency management," involves giving small rewards like gift cards when patients achieve their treatment goals. Typically, scientific studies use a uniform approach to these goals, but we believe that patients should be able to choose their own specific, small goals to work towards. These could include things like attending appointments, which can still be very helpful. We'll use medical record technology to keep track of the rewards for each patient based on their chosen positive behaviors. At this time, we are not actively seeking candidates from the general public; instead, we are collaborating with partner clinics.

Graduate Students’ Studies

Impact of a Brief Fentanyl Educational Intervention on Demand for Fentanyl Adulterated Cocaine - Cecilia Nunez

This study will test the effects of a brief fentanyl education intervention among people who use cocaine. The aims of the study are to 1) test the effect of the intervention on demand for fentanyl adulterated cocaine, and 2) examine the intervention’s effect on fentanyl knowledge and intentions to use harm reduction strategies when taking cocaine.

Past Studies

Motivating Medication Study

We have concluded collecting initial data for this research study on how rewards might help people stick with their Suboxone treatment at Mile Square. Thank you to all of the individuals that have participated in this study so far. Data analyses are ongoing, and results will be used to design the next phase of this study.

Targeting Anhedonia in Cocaine Use Disorder Treatment Study

We have concluded collecting data for this outpatient research study for individuals who use cocaine or crack and want to stop. Thank you to all of the individuals that participated in this research study. Data analyses and publication of findings are ongoing.

Quantifying How Cocaine Users Respond to Fentanyl Contamination in Cocaine - Cecilia Nunez

We have concluded collecting data for this research study on how people who use cocaine respond to fentanyl contamination in cocaine. Thank you to all of the individuals who participated in this research study. Data analyses and publication of findings are ongoing.

Check back for updates on new studies when we begin enrollment!