This is an open label study in opioid dependent subjects maintained on a stabilized dose of Suboxone tablets or films. The purpose is to assess the safety and tolerability of BEMA Buprenorphine NX administered once daily for 12 weeks to opioid dependent subjects stabilized on Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) tablets or films. Eligible subjects will be converted to an approximately equal dose of BEMA Buprenorphine NX. This dose will be taken throughout the 12-week treatment period with dose adjustments as clinically indicated for either the control of opioid dependence or adverse events (AEs).
This is an open label study in opioid dependent subjects maintained on a stabilized dose of Suboxone tablets or films. Eligible subjects will be converted to an approximately equal dose of BEMA Buprenorphine NX. This dose will be taken throughout the 12-week treatment period with dose adjustments as clinically indicated for either the control of opioid dependence or adverse events (AEs). Subjects will be monitored for evidence of buccal irritation attributed to the application of the BEMA Buprenorphine NX film and opioid dependence control according to the Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction - A Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP 40) guidelines for the use of buprenorphine in the management of opioid dependence. The total duration of participation for each subject will be up to approximately 18 weeks and includes a Screening period (subjects continue to take Suboxone tablets or films), Baseline visit, a 12-week open label treatment period (subjects take BEMA Buprenorphine NX films and at the Day 84 visit, subjects will return to their prior Suboxone treatment), and a Follow-up Visit. Vital signs, pulse oximetry, opioid withdrawal symptoms, adverse events (AEs), oral examinations, and concomitant medications will be assessed at intervals throughout the study. Clinical laboratory assessments, urine toxicology and buprenorphine testing, and 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) will also be performed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
249
BEMA Buprenorphine NX films (3.5/0.6 mg and 5.25/0.9 mg buprenorphine/naloxone) will be provided in 3.361 and 5.447 cm2 film sizes, respectively.
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Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Haleyville, Alabama, United States
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Maitland, Florida, United States
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North Miami, Florida, United States
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Prairie Village, Kansas, United States
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
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Belvidere, New Jersey, United States
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Adverse Events
Adverse events that occur in more than 2 subjects. Among the adverse events that occurred in \> 2 subjects, the total number of unique events that were experienced are reported.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Urine Drug Screen
Urine samples collected at screening and baseline to test for the presence of non-prescribed opioids.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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