NCT02617628

Brief Summary

This study is a collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Prison System, and the North East Treatment Center (NETSteps). It purpose is to study the impact of an injectable opiate addiction medication (extended release naltrexone) given before reentry into the community that might help to improve reconnection to healthcare and other support systems, and possibly help reduce recidivism.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
146

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2016

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 23, 2015

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 1, 2015

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2016

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2018

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

April 15, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

January 28, 2021

Status Verified

January 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

November 23, 2015

Results QC Date

February 11, 2020

Last Update Submit

January 12, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

opioid addiction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Relapse to Opioid Use in Subjects by Month 3

    Proportion (count) without relapse by month 3 post release. At each monthly assessment we determined whether a subject relapsed based on the timeline follow-back (TLFB) and/or urine drug screen results (UDS) and self-reported withdrawal.

    12 weeks (month 3)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Reincarceration

    0 to 28 months

Study Arms (2)

Before Re-entry

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Extended Release Naltrexone, 380 mg injection, 1x monthly for 4 months

Drug: extended release naltrexone

After Re-entry

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Extended Release Naltrexone, 380 mg injection, 1x monthly for 4 months

Drug: extended release naltrexone

Interventions

Extended Release Naltrexone is currently marketed in the US for use in adults with alcohol dependence. It will be administered in this study at the currently marketed dose of 380 mgs. Subjects will be randomized to receive one injection of 380 mg of extended release naltrexone, at baseline, before they leave the prison, or either 380 mg of extended release naltrexone after they are released from prison. Both groups will receive three additional monthly doses of 380 mgs while enrolled in intensive outpatient treatment for six months. Subjects will also receive weekly psychosocial counseling.

Also known as: Vivitrol
After Re-entryBefore Re-entry

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Opioid dependent with physiological features according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th edition
  • Interested in extended release naltrexone treatment
  • Eligible to have health benefits reinstated
  • Detoxified and able to pass a naloxone challenge (e.g. no withdrawal within 30 minutes after receiving 0.8 mg naloxone I.M. and documented by a score \<5 on the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
  • Age 18 or above
  • Not being transferred to serve a longer sentence in a State or Federal prison
  • Provide their address or phone number along with the names and contact information of 3 or more persons likely to know where they can be reached with permission to contact them if unable to be reached in other ways
  • Able to speak and read English and provide informed consent
  • able to correctly answer 9 of 10 study quiz items
  • not pregnant and agree to the use of an acceptable form of birth control
  • can access to NET Steps via car or public or other transportation after reentry

You may not qualify if:

  • Planning to move from the Philadelphia area within the next 6 months
  • Neurological, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic (Alanine aminotransferase, Aspartate aminotransferase or Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase \>3 times top limit of normal) or another medical disorder that seriously impairs or makes hazardous ability to participate
  • Active tuberculosis
  • Currently psychotic, homicidal, suicidal
  • Uncontrolled seizure disorder
  • History of allergy to naltrexone, polylactide-co-glycolide, carboxymethylcellulose, or any other components of the diluent
  • Chronic pain for which opioids are needed
  • Sentenced to naltrexone Treatment

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Center on the Studies of Addiction

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Cadet T, Jalali A, Jeng PJ, Poole S, Woody G, Murphy SM. Determinants of health-related quality of life among individuals with opioid use disorder, recently released from incarceration. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2023 May 25;18(1):34. doi: 10.1186/s13722-023-00375-0.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Opioid-Related Disorders

Interventions

vivitrol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Narcotic-Related DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersChemically-Induced DisordersMental Disorders

Results Point of Contact

Title
W. Stuart Watson
Organization
University of Pennsylvania Office of Research Services

Study Officials

  • George E Woody, MD

    University of Pennsylvania

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 23, 2015

First Posted

December 1, 2015

Study Start

January 1, 2016

Primary Completion

December 31, 2018

Study Completion

December 31, 2018

Last Updated

January 28, 2021

Results First Posted

April 15, 2020

Record last verified: 2021-01

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