NCT03616236

Brief Summary

This five-year study will evaluate the effectiveness of the administration of buprenorphine bridge treatment (BBT) to probationers and parolees compared to treatment as usual (TAU), which consists of referral to a community buprenorphine treatment program.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Trial recruitment is currently suspended
Enrollment
320

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
8mo left

Started Jul 2022

Longer than P75 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
suspended

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress86%
Jul 2022Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 20, 2018

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 6, 2018

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2022

Completed
4.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 31, 2026

Expected
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2026

Last Updated

February 3, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

4.2 years

First QC Date

July 20, 2018

Last Update Submit

January 30, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • opioid use

    illicit opioid drug test (oral saliva) results

    12 months

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • treatment adherence

    12 months

  • treatment adherence

    12 months

  • opioid use days

    12 months

  • health-related quality of life

    12 months

  • health-related quality of life

    12 months

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

TAU

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will receive a referral to buprenorphine treatment in the community.

Other: Treatment as usual

BBT

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will begin buprenorphine pharmacotherapy using the MedicaSafe buprenorphine dispensing device immediately after an on-site intake at a community supervision office and continue such treatment until they are transitioned to community buprenorphine treatment

Drug: Buprenorphine/Naloxone

Interventions

Participants will begin buprenorphine pharmacotherapy using the MedicaSafe buprenorphine dispensing device immediately after an on-site intake at a community supervision office and continue such treatment until they are transitioned to community buprenorphine treatment

Also known as: BBT
BBT

Participants will receive a referral to buprenorphine treatment in the community

Also known as: TAU
TAU

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Subject must provide written informed consent prior to the conduct of any study-related procedures
  • Male or female, 18-65 years of age, inclusive
  • Be on parole or probation for at least the next 4 months
  • Have a Baltimore City address, and (5) Primary diagnosis of (DSM-5) moderate-severe opioid use disorder (at least 4 symptoms) including current use and current physiologic dependence \[Note: parolees not currently physically dependent will be allowed in the study\].

You may not qualify if:

  • Current medical condition that may prevent the participant from safely participating in the study as determined by medical evaluation
  • Current psychosis or suicidal ideation
  • Cognitive disorders that prevent the participant from passing a study enrollment quiz
  • Any pending legal action that would interrupt study participation (eg, pending incarceration, probation/parole revocation, unadjudicated charges)
  • Exposure to any investigational drug within 8 weeks of screening
  • Current use benzodiazepines (such as Valium, Xanax and other sedatives), either prescribed or illicitly obtained
  • Currently enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program or taking long-acting naltrexone.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Division of Parole & Probation

Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Buprenorphine, Naloxone Drug CombinationTherapeutics

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BuprenorphineMorphinansOpiate AlkaloidsAlkaloidsHeterocyclic CompoundsNaloxoneHeterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More RingsHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingPhenanthrenesPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsPolycyclic CompoundsDrug CombinationsPharmaceutical Preparations

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 20, 2018

First Posted

August 6, 2018

Study Start

July 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 30, 2026

Last Updated

February 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

FRI is committed to the open and timely dissemination of research outcomes. Investigators in the proposed activity recognize that promising new methods and strategies may arise during the course of the research. Fri will abide by the principles for sharing research resources as described by NIH in "Principles and Guidelines for Recipients of NIH Research Grants and Contracts on Obtaining and Disseminating Biomedical Research Resources. Working with the research community, as well as the federal funding agency, FRI will serve the scientific community at large by sharing ideas and software to ensure that new knowledge benefits society. Our goals are to disseminate new ideas so the public can benefit from discoveries, and to generate new ideas for research and education. Any data shared will be de-identified and follow the regulations set forth in applicable Human Subjects Protection Guidelines.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ANALYTIC CODE
Time Frame
At completion of the study.
Access Criteria
Contact Dr. Michael Gordon Friends Research Institute

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