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An Open Label, Flexible Dose Study of Very Low Doses of Naltrexone-Buprenorphine Transfer to Extend-Release Naltrexone (VIVITROL®) in Opioid Addiction
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating very low dose naltrexone, extended release naltrexone, and 1 other intervention for Opiate Dependence. Completed, enrolled 38 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a very low dose naltrexone-buprenorphine treatment to transfer opioid dependent individuals to extended release naltrexone injection (Vivitrol). The hypothesis is that patients will complete the transfer to Vivitrol successfully, finding the treatment acceptable and showing minimal withdrawal discomfort.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
On days 1-3, participants will receive buprenorphine/naloxone daily, starting at a dose of 4 mg, progressively decreasing to 2 mg on Days 2-3 and very low dose naltrexone at 0.25 mg to 1 mg on Days 1-3, 2 to 6 mg on Day 4 and 10 mg to 50 mg on Days 5-7. VIVITROL injection will be administered on Day 8 at 380 mg.
On days 1-3, participants will receive buprenorphine/naloxone daily, starting at a dose of 4 mg, progressively decreasing to 2 mg on Days 2-3 and very low dose naltrexone at 0.25 mg to 1 mg on Days 1-3, 2 to 6 mg on Day 4 and 10 mg to 50 mg on Days 5-7. VIVITROL injection will be administered on Day 8 at 380 mg.
On days 1-3, participants will receive buprenorphine/naloxone daily, starting at a dose of 4 mg, progressively decreasing to 2 mg on Days 2-3 and very low dose naltrexone at 0.25 mg to 1 mg on Days 1-3, 2 to 6 mg on Day 4 and 10 mg to 50 mg on Days 5-7. VIVITROL injection will be administered on Day 8 at 380 mg.