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Extended-release Buprenorphine as a Novel Low-dose Induction Strategy

Brigham and Women's Hospital
NCT IDNCT06441604ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 2

Target enrollment

30

Study length

about 9 months

Ages

18+

Locations

1 site in MA

About this study

This trial is testing extended-release buprenorphine (XR-BUP) as a new way to start treatment for opioid use disorder. Participants will receive fentanyl to prevent withdrawal symptoms, followed by an injection of XR-BUP and monitoring for any withdrawal effects.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Take Extended-release Buprenorphine
PhasePhase 2
DrugExtended-release Buprenorphine
Routesublingual
Primary goalPlasma-concentration curves (AUC) of buprenorphine

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low12%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Drug classes

buprenorphine

Drug routes

sublingual

Endpoints

Primary: Plasma-concentration curves (AUC) of buprenorphine., Safety and tolerability of XR-Buprenorphine

Secondary: Elimination half-life

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health