Could a forearm shot of naloxone save more lives?
NCT ID NCT07180420
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether injecting naloxone into the forearm works as well as the standard injection into the buttocks. Twelve healthy volunteers received the forearm injection to measure how the drug behaves in the body. The goal is to make naloxone easier to give quickly during an opioid overdose.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- naloxone hydrochloride
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow faster and easier naloxone administration during an opioid overdose, potentially saving more lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study in healthy volunteers, not people experiencing an overdose. Results may not translate to real-world emergency use.
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Locations
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JCCT
Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States