At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed· 54 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Methadone +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Methadone 60 mgfrom record
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Buprenorphine and Methadone for Opioid Dependent Chronic Pain Patients
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Methadone and Buprenorphine/naloxone for Opiate Addiction. Completed, enrolled 54 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if buprenorphine or methadone is better for the treatment of chronic pain among patients who have become addicted to prescription narcotics.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsOpiate Addiction
CountriesUnited States
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartApr 2009
First PostedApr 2009
Primary CompletionOct 2011
TodayJul 2026
First PostedApr 13, 2009
Enrollment StartApr 1, 2009
Primary CompletionOct 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.5 yearsPosted 17.2 years ago
Interventions
Methadonedrug
Oral, 10-60 mg per day, 2-4 times per day, 6 months
Buprenorphine/naloxonedrug
Sub-lingual, 4-16 mg per day, divided 2-4 times/day, 6 months