Higher buprenorphine dose may boost opioid treatment success

NCT ID NCT05589181

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving a higher-than-standard dose of buprenorphine to people with opioid use disorder who test positive for fentanyl is safe and helps them start addiction treatment within a week. About 140 participants will receive either a standard or high dose in the emergency department. The goal is to see if the higher dose improves engagement in comprehensive addiction services.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Rutgers University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States

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