Buprenorphine Maintenance for Opioid-Addicted Persons in Jail and Post-Release (NCT00367302) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1/2
Buprenorphine Maintenance for Opioid-Addicted Persons in Jail and Post-Release
116 participantsStarted 2006-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility of providing buprenorphine maintenance to opioid-dependent offenders in a jail setting and of transitioning those patients to buprenorphine maintenance in the community after their release.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* opioid dependent patients who meet eligibility requirements for the KEEP program,
* patients serving sentences who will remain confined for at least 10 days but less than 90 days in the EMTC facility (all male) at Rikers,
* willingness to accept buprenorphine treatment,
* expected to reside in New York City after release
* 18-65 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* receiving methadone treatment in the community at sentencing and remanded to Rikers
* took non-prescribed 'street methadone' within last 3 days
* currently receiving more than 20mg/day methadone
* current psychotic symptoms (e.g., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder) requiring referral for mental health intervention, or current treatment with antipsychotic medication)
* HIV infection with T lymphocytes less than 200 per mm of blood and/or presence of a serious opportunistic infection requiring treatment, or receiving the HIV medication atazanavir.
* unable to complete English language interview
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Treatment completion in jail
Timeframe: Until release from jail
2
Reporting to assigned treatment modality after release
Timeframe: Within 3 months after release from jail
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00367302
SponsorNational Development and Research Institutes, Inc.