Monthly shot vs. daily pills: new hope for opioid treatment in rural america?
NCT ID NCT06023459
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested whether a once-monthly injection of buprenorphine works as well as daily pills for people with opioid use disorder living in rural areas. About 140 adults participated, receiving either the injection or daily tablets for 14 weeks. The goal was to see if the monthly shot is practical and acceptable in rural clinics, and if it helps reduce opioid use.
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Locations
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AppleGate Recovery El Dorado
El Dorado, Arkansas, 71730, United States
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Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services - Gibson Recovery Optimizing Wellness
Gibson City, Illinois, 60936, United States
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New Beginnings Recovery Clinic & Behavioral Health Center
New Martinsville, West Virginia, 26155, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University Primary Care Clinic, Scappoose
Scappoose, Oregon, 97056, United States
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Penobscot Community Health Care Inc. - Seaport Community Health Center
Belfast, Maine, 04915, United States
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Providence Northeast Washington Medical Group
Colville, Washington, 99114, United States
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Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District - Jerold Phelps Community Hospital
Garberville, California, 95542, United States
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