Trial Outcomes & Findings for Neuroimaging Predictors of Relapse During Treatment for Opiate Dependence (NCT NCT02696096)

NCT ID: NCT02696096

Last Updated: 2022-08-17

Results Overview

The measure of resting state organization is a z-value derived from Pearson's r-values. They represent the effect of the association between the brain activity of the seed region and each brain voxel over time during the resting state FMRI scan. A central z-value of 0 means that there is no association between the seed region and the voxel. Positive and negative z-values approaching 0 reflect increasingly weaker associations, and more extreme positive and negative values reflect stronger associations. Attributing the qualitative labels better or worse to these values depend upon the brain network and context. In many networks (eg, task-positive cognitive control network), a stronger positive correlation is thought to reflect better network organization. In the task-negative default mode network a stronger positive relationship is considered by some as worse. For this study, these are not yet used as clinical measures and there are not known cutoffs.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

21 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 1 week

Results posted on

2022-08-17

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Participants Who Used Illicit Opioids and Were Interested in Transitioning to Buprenorphine
All participants completed 2 fMRI's and induction on Buprenorphine during the baseline enrollment. Participants were provided Buprenorphine and completed assessments for 4 months. Opioid abstinence was monitored through self-report and urine toxicology during the study period.
Overall Study
STARTED
21
Overall Study
Opioid Abstinence During Study Period
11
Overall Study
COMPLETED
19
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Participants Who Used Illicit Opioids and Were Interested in Transitioning to Buprenorphine
All participants completed 2 fMRI's and induction on Buprenorphine during the baseline enrollment. Participants were provided Buprenorphine and completed assessments for 4 months. Opioid abstinence was monitored through self-report and urine toxicology during the study period.
Overall Study
ruled out at screening
1
Overall Study
did not attend second fMRI
1

Baseline Characteristics

Neuroimaging Predictors of Relapse During Treatment for Opiate Dependence

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Participants
n=19 Participants
FMRI Suboxone FMRI: all participants will complete 2 FMRIs Suboxone: all participants will be prescribed Suboxone for 4 months during their study participation
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
19 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Continuous
36.63 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.05 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
16 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
14 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
19 Participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1 week

Population: Mean fMRI resting state disorganization at baseline among no-lapse and lapse groups

The measure of resting state organization is a z-value derived from Pearson's r-values. They represent the effect of the association between the brain activity of the seed region and each brain voxel over time during the resting state FMRI scan. A central z-value of 0 means that there is no association between the seed region and the voxel. Positive and negative z-values approaching 0 reflect increasingly weaker associations, and more extreme positive and negative values reflect stronger associations. Attributing the qualitative labels better or worse to these values depend upon the brain network and context. In many networks (eg, task-positive cognitive control network), a stronger positive correlation is thought to reflect better network organization. In the task-negative default mode network a stronger positive relationship is considered by some as worse. For this study, these are not yet used as clinical measures and there are not known cutoffs.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Lapse
n=6 Participants
No opioid use during the study period
Lapse
n=5 Participants
Opioid use during the study period
Changes in Resting State Disorganization Between Baseline and One Week by Person by Lapsed Category
DMN synchrony active use
0.315 Mean default mode network (DMN) z-scores
Standard Deviation 0.057
0.328 Mean default mode network (DMN) z-scores
Standard Deviation 0.076
Changes in Resting State Disorganization Between Baseline and One Week by Person by Lapsed Category
DMN synchrony abstinent
0.384 Mean default mode network (DMN) z-scores
Standard Deviation 0.098
0.394 Mean default mode network (DMN) z-scores
Standard Deviation 0.139

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Mean fMRI working memory response at baseline among no-lapse and lapse groups

fMRI working memory differences between participants who lapse back to opioid use and those who don't

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Lapse
n=9 Participants
No opioid use during the study period
Lapse
n=7 Participants
Opioid use during the study period
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
bilateral SMA
0.45 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.14
0.42 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.27
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
R middle frontal gyrus
0.39 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.15
0.40 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.23
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
R inferior parietal lobule
0.34 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.14
0.33 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.24
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
L inferior parietal lobule
0.36 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.14
0.32 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.25
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
L middle frontal gyrus (a)
0.46 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.20
0.49 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.26
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
L middle frontal gyrus (b)
0.36 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.16
0.33 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.25
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
L middle frontal gyrus (c)
0.39 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.22
0.36 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.28
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
bilateral precuneus
0.38 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.20
0.37 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.26
Working Memory - Between Groups at Baseline by Lapsed Category
R anterior insula
0.42 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.14
0.39 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.26

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1 week

Population: Within-group analyses contrasting two fMRI responses

fMRI working memory differences under satiation vs withdrawal from opioids

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Lapse
n=12 Participants
No opioid use during the study period
Lapse
n=12 Participants
Opioid use during the study period
Changes in Working Memory - Within Groups During Satiation and Withdrawal
Mean Brain Response in R middle frontal gyrus
0.35 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.30
0.37 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.25
Changes in Working Memory - Within Groups During Satiation and Withdrawal
Mean Brain Response in R inferior parietal lobule
0.33 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.29
0.42 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.22
Changes in Working Memory - Within Groups During Satiation and Withdrawal
Mean Brain Response in L inferior parietal lobule
0.47 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.43
0.54 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.32
Changes in Working Memory - Within Groups During Satiation and Withdrawal
Mean Brain Response in bilateral supplementary motor
0.34 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.27
0.35 % fMRI signal change
Standard Deviation 0.22

Adverse Events

No Lapse

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Lapse

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Michael Stein

Butler Hospital

Phone: 401-455-6652

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place