New implant could help fight opioid addiction

NCT ID NCT06216132

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested a small implant placed under the skin that slowly releases naltrexone, a medicine used to treat opioid use disorder. The implant stays in for 3 months and is then removed. The study involved 16 healthy adults to check safety and how much drug gets into the blood.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • JBR Clinical Research

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

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