The incidence of opioid use disorders (OUDs) has increased to near-epidemic proportions. While maintenance with long-acting opioids such as methadone or buprenorphine represents an effective treatment strategy, it may be unacceptable to many individuals. As a result, long-acting injectable naltrexone (XR-NTX), an antagonist medication that blocks the effects of opioids for at least 4 weeks, is now indicated for relapse prevention following detoxification. This randomized, controlled trial aims to test the efficacy of a glutamate modulator at facilitating a rapid non-opioid based naltrexone induction.
This study combines a nonopioid detoxification; a naltrexone titration schedule that allows for pushing the dose rapidly while monitoring closely to ensure tolerability; and infusions integrated into the treatment in such a way as to potentially ameliorate spontaneous and precipitated withdrawal. The first part of the treatment trial involves receiving inpatient treatment for up to 5 days. Following week 1, participants will meet with staff twice weekly and receive 12 weeks of mindfulness based relapse prevention and motivational interviewing sessions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
100
New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, New York, United States
XR-NTX Initiation
Initiation of XR-NTX during the inpatient induction, without dropout or buprenorphine initiation.
Time frame: From baseline to week 12
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