New study tests if office-based methadone keeps more people in opioid addiction treatment than buprenorphine
NCT ID NCT06323824
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two medications—methadone and buprenorphine—given in a doctor's office to treat opioid use disorder. Researchers want to see which one helps people stay in treatment longer over 168 days. About 600 adults starting a new treatment episode will take part. The goal is to find better ways to manage opioid addiction and keep people engaged in care.
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Locations
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Hennepin Healthcare Addiction Medicine
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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Highland Hospital Bridge Clinic at Alameda Health System
RECRUITINGOakland, California, 94602, United States
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Marshall University Division of Addiction Sciences P.R.O.A.C.T
RECRUITINGHuntington, West Virginia, 25703, United States
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Officed Based Addiction Treatment Program, Boston Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Outpatient Buprenorphine Induction Clinic, University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94103, United States
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Rapid Start Clinic, Kaiser Permanente Colorado
RECRUITINGDenver, Colorado, 80205, United States
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