New study tests simple ways to keep new moms in recovery

NCT ID NCT07104123

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study looks at two strategies to help pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorder stay in treatment. One strategy screens for social needs like housing or childcare and connects patients to support. The other offers rewards for recovery-supportive behaviors over 12 weeks. The study involves 40 participants and aims to see if these approaches are practical and acceptable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: contingency management (behavioral intervention) and social drivers of health screening
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward practical ways to help pregnant and new mothers with substance use stay in recovery longer and reduce overdose risk.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests feasibility, not yet whether the approach actually improves health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

puerperal disorder substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT POSTPARTUM PREGNANCY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Maryland
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
Washington University
RECRUITING

St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

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