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Rehabilitation Program for Heart Failure

(INSPIRE Trial)

MA
Overseen ByMichael A Incze, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Michael Incze
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of increasing control over stimulant use and physical health through incentivized rehabilitation (INSPIRE). INSPIRE is a 12-week remotely-delivered collaborative care intervention for rural patients with Methamphetamine-Associated Heart Failure (Me-HF) or Methamphetamine-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Me-PAH) featuring smartphone-based contingency management incentivizing participation in remote synchronous rehabilitation.

Who Is on the Research Team?

MA

Michael A Incze, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Utah

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults living in rural areas who have heart or lung problems caused by methamphetamine use. Participants should be willing to take part in a remote, smartphone-based rehabilitation program.

Inclusion Criteria

Active methamphetamine use determined by positive urine drug testing within the past 3 months and/or self-reported current use
Possession of a smartphone
I am able to take part in virtual exercise rehab sessions.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have had a recent serious heart event or heart device implanted.
I cannot use a smartphone app or join virtual health coaching in English.
I have severe heart failure with symptoms even at rest.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Increasing control over stimulant use and physical health through incentivized rehabilitation

Trial Overview

The study compares usual care with a new 12-week remote rehab program (INSPIRE) that uses incentives and collaborative support via smartphones to help people reduce stimulant use and improve physical health.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: INSPIREExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Michael Incze

Lead Sponsor

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Collaborator

Trials
2,658
Recruited
3,409,000+

University of Utah

Collaborator

Trials
1,169
Recruited
1,623,000+