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Opiate Dependence

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16 US clinical trials · 2 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 7,500 participants

Substance Abuse Pre-Treatment Screening Study

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

NCT00439049

RECRUITING Phase 2 15 participants

Infusion of Lidocaine and Steroids in Middle Meningeal Artery for Pain in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

NCT07294118

COMPLETED Phase 3 313 participants

Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of BNX Sublingual Tablets for the Induction of Treatment of Opioid Dependence

Orexo AB

NCT01848054

COMPLETED NA 300 participants

Reengineering Methadone Treatment Study of Patient-centered Methadone Treatment

Friends Research Institute

NCT01442493

COMPLETED NA 242 participants

Project FIRST - Financial Incentives to Reduce Substance Use and Improve Treatment

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

NCT01376570

COMPLETED Phase 3 147 participants

Linking Hospitalized Injection Drug Users to Buprenorphine

Butler Hospital

NCT00987961

COMPLETED NA 126 participants

Clinical Efficacy of Disulfiram in LAAM-Maintained Cocaine Abusers

Yale University

NCT00580827

COMPLETED Phase 2 120 participants

Comparison of HIV Clinic-based Treatment With Buprenorphine Versus Referred Care in Heroin-dependent Participants

Johns Hopkins University

NCT00130819

COMPLETED NA 106 participants

Cocaine Withdrawal and Pharmacotherapy Response

Yale University

NCT00566969

COMPLETED Phase 3 60 participants

Behavioral Naltrexone Therapy for Promoting Adherence to Oral Naltrexone vs Extended Release Injectable Depot Naltrexone

New York State Psychiatric Institute

NCT00577408

COMPLETED NA 41 participants

Imaging Synaptic Density in Cocaine and Opiate Addiction In Vivo Using 11UCB-J PET

Yale University

NCT03527485

COMPLETED NA 38 participants

Project Relief: Developing Brain Stimulation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT04156802

COMPLETED Phase 2 38 participants

Employment-Based Depot Naltrexone Clinical Trial II

Johns Hopkins University

NCT00684775

COMPLETED NA 35 participants

Neurobehavioral Measurement of Substance Users in Outpatient Treatment Setting

Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center

NCT03662529

COMPLETED Phase 1 16 participants

Remote Observed Dosing of Suboxone to Improve Clinical Practice

University of Pennsylvania

NCT03769025

COMPLETED NA 14 participants

Distress Tolerance and HIV Prevention With XR-NTX Initiation in Opioid Dependence

Rhode Island Hospital

NCT02602795

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1
Phase 2 3
Phase 3 3

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Opiate Dependence Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 16 US studies indexed under Opiate Dependence, and 2 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 13% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Opiate Dependence shows 3 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 4 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Opiate Dependence is led by Yale University with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 16 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Opiate Dependence?

PlainTrial tracks 16 US clinical trials for Opiate Dependence, of which 2 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Opiate Dependence?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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