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Outcomes of Opioid Addicted Prisoners With Extended-Release Injectable Naltrexone

NCT02617628 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2/PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 146

Last updated 2021-01-28

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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.

Conditions

  • Opiate Dependence

Interventions

DRUG

extended release naltrexone

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • George E Woody, MD · University of Pennsylvania

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-01-01
Primary Completion
2018-12-31
Completion
2018-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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