Can mailing buprenorphine keep people in recovery?
NCT ID NCT07421102
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether mailing buprenorphine to people with opioid use disorder after a hospital stay can help them stay in treatment. The goal is to overcome common barriers like lack of transportation or trouble getting to a pharmacy. Researchers will track whether the medication is received and if participants remain in treatment for up to six months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
buprenorphine
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make it easier for people with opioid use disorder to stay on treatment after leaving the hospital, especially those with transportation or pharmacy access issues.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early-phase study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Mailing a controlled substance also raises safety and delivery concerns.
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Medical University of South Carolina
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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