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NCT01708707 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Comparison of Buprenorphine to Morphine in Treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Pediatrix.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 29
- Enrollment target
NCT01708707: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Pediatrix.
NCT01708707 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Pediatrix. The registered enrollment target is 29 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01708707, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Pediatrix.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 29 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine whether buprenorphine is a beneficial, safe, cost effective treatment alternative to morphine sulfate in the treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
Primary Outcome
Number of days of hospital admission
Interventions
- DRUG Buprenorphine
- DRUG Morphine Sulfate
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 29 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-10-31 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the finished NCT01708707 record still lists
NCT01708707 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 29 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Buprenorphine is the first listed.
NCT01708707 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01708707 about?
NCT01708707 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Buprenorphine to Morphine in Treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)". The purpose of the study is to determine whether buprenorphine is a beneficial, safe, cost effective treatment alternative to morphine sulfate in the treatment of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).
What is the current status of trial NCT01708707?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 29 participants. The study started on 2012-12. Estimated completion is 2017-10-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01708707?
The interventions under investigation include: Buprenorphine (DRUG), Morphine Sulfate (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01708707?
This trial is sponsored by Pediatrix, which has 28 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01708707's enrollment target sits among peer trials
29 1669th of 2000 higher than 324 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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