New treatment option for Opioid Withdrawal
Official title Assessing a Clinically-meaningful Opioid Withdrawal Phenotype
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05027919
What this study is testing
What is Hydromorphone?
Hydromorphone is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for opioid withdrawal.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Evaluate individual differences in the expression of opioid withdrawal symptoms in persons with opioid use disorder (OUD) while completing a clinically-indicated medication taper.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- 18 years - 65 year old
- Opioid-positive urine sample
- Current opioid use disorder with evidence of physical dependence
- Interest in undergoing opioid taper
You likely can't join if
- Evidence of physical dependence on alcohol or benzodiazepines that requires medical intervention
- Being pregnant or breastfeeding
- Enrolled in methadone or buprenorphine maintenance treatment
- Clinically significant hypotension (\<90/60mmHg) or bradycardia (\<45bpm)
- History of myocardial infarction
- people who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen and/or hepatitis C antibody with liver function tests outside the normal range (persons with...
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 years - 65 year old
- Opioid-positive urine sample
- Current opioid use disorder with evidence of physical dependence
- Interest in undergoing opioid taper
- Evidence of physical dependence on alcohol or benzodiazepines that requires medical intervention
- Being pregnant or breastfeeding
- Enrolled in methadone or buprenorphine maintenance treatment
- Clinically significant hypotension (\<90/60mmHg) or bradycardia (\<45bpm)
- History of myocardial infarction
- people who are positive for hepatitis B surface antigen and/or hepatitis C antibody with liver function tests outside the normal range (persons with a positive hepatitis C antibody and normal liver functions tests are...
- Significant mental health or physical disorder, or life circumstances, that is expected to interfere with study participation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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