Buprenorphine (BPN) is an approved treatment for opioid dependence; however, in taking oral tablets, patients experience withdrawal and cravings when the variable BPN levels in the blood are low. Probuphine (buprenorphine implant) is an implant placed just beneath the skin that contains BPN. It is designed to provide 6 months of stable BPN blood levels. This study will test the safety and efficacy of Probuphine in the treatment of patients with opioid dependence. Patients who have completed at least 24 weeks of treatment in the Open-Label, Multi-Center Study of Probuphine in Patients with Opioid Dependence (PRO-807 Study), will be re-treated with Probuphine over an additional 24 weeks.
This is a 6-month, open-label, multi-center extension study. It is estimated that approximately 200 patients will be enrolled at approximately 25 sites in the United States (US). Following completion of either the PRO-807(NCT00630201) or PRO-808 studies, eligible patients will be implanted with Probuphine implants in the opposite arm for the PRO-809 study. Safety, BPN plasma levels, and efficacy measures will be collected during the 24-week treatment period.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
16
Implantable formulation of buprenorphine made of buprenorphine HCl/ethylene vinyl acetate, considered a drug. (4 implants 6-month duration)
Scientific Clinical Research, Inc.
North Miami, Florida, United States
Number of adverse events
Time frame: 24 WEEKS
Plasma buprenorphine concentration
Time frame: 24 WEEKS
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