Cash for counselors: can bonuses boost HIV and addiction care?
NCT ID NCT04687917
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving staff bonuses for hitting targets helps them deliver better substance use counseling to people with HIV. Researchers are comparing two strategies: one with just training and feedback, and another that adds monetary incentives. The goal is to see if incentives improve how consistently and well the counseling is given.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that staff bonuses help clinics provide better substance use counseling to people with HIV.
- What could go wrong
- This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. It tests staff behavior, not a drug or cure. Results may not apply to other settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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