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Feasibility, Mechanism of Action and Potential Side Effects of Extended Release Depot Naltrexone in Opioid Dependent Patients
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Naltrexone for Opioid-Related Disorders and Heroin Dependence. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this project is to study brain functions of 20 heroin addicts (compared to brain functions of 20 healthy controls) just before and during a three month extended release naltrexone treatment using functional MRI and dopamine transporter SPECT. The following hypotheses are tested: * XRNT modulates the fMRI response to drug cues in predetermined brain regions. * The expression of striatal transporters (assessed with SPECT) will decrease after a three-month course of extended release naltrexone
Study Details
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Interventions
naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension, 380 mg/vial, every 4 weeks or once a month