T. John Winhusen, Phd

This study tested whether a once-monthly injection of buprenorphine works as well as daily pills to treat opioid use disorder in 140 pregnant women. The goal was to see if the monthly shot could reduce illicit opioid use during pregnancy and after birth. Results help doctors choo…

This study looked at pregnant women being treated for opioid use disorder with two different forms of buprenorphine: a monthly shot and a daily tablet. Researchers measured drug levels in the mother's blood and checked the baby's heart rate to see how each treatment affected both…

This study looked at 71 babies born to mothers who took either a monthly injection or a daily tablet of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Researchers measured the babies' thinking, language, and motor skills using a standard child development test. The goal …