Low-dose Buprenorphine Initiation for Opioid Use Disorder

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMontefiore Medical Center

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to test whether low-dose buprenorphine initiation for treatment of opioid use disorder is safe and effective.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form

Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study

Any gender, aged 18 years or greater

Opioid Use Disorder (based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual- Version 5 criteria)

Disqualifiers

Use of FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder treatment (within 7 days prior to screening), including methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone

Diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder, severe or Benzodiazepine Use Disorder, severe (based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual- Version 5 criteria)

Severe untreated mental illness, meaning psychosis or suicidality

Presence of an acute or chronic medical condition that would make participation medically hazardous

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • buprenorphine-naloxone
  • buprenorphine-naloxone

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Montefiore Medical Center

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Collaborator