New drug combo shows promise for veterans battling PTSD and opioid addiction

NCT ID NCT04360681

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether adding lofexidine to standard buprenorphine treatment can improve symptoms of both PTSD and opioid use disorder in veterans. 84 veterans on stable buprenorphine therapy were enrolled. The goal was to see if the combination reduced opioid use and PTSD symptoms better than buprenorphine alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • South Texas Veterans Health Care System

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States