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Health Services Research: Extended Release Naltrexone for Opioid-Dependent Youth
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Extended Release Naltrexone, Psychosocial Treatment, and 1 other intervention for Drug Dependence. Completed, enrolled 288 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare 6-month treatment outcomes for 15-21 year old opioid-dependent youth receiving extended release naltrexone (XR-NTX) v. Treatment as Usual (TAU).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
naltrexone for extended release injectable suspension
Psychosocial treatment will consist of group and individual drug abuse counseling at MMTC and in the community.
Participants assigned to TAU will receive buprenorphine for opioid withdrawal and will either be tapered off the medication or will remain on it for individualized lengths of time during the six month study.