New hope for pregnant women battling opioid addiction: monthly shot vs daily pill
NCT ID NCT03918850
First seen Jun 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a once-monthly injection of buprenorphine works as well as daily pills to treat opioid use disorder in 140 pregnant women. The goal was to see if the monthly shot could reduce illicit opioid use during pregnancy and after birth. Results help doctors choose the best treatment for both mother and baby.
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Locations
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Addiction Recovery Services (ARS), Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98107, United States
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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CODA, Inc.
Portland, Oregon, 97214, United States
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Gateway Community Services
Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States
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Marshall Health MARC Program
Huntington, West Virginia, 25701, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital HOPE Clinic
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Pregnancy Recovery Center at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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University of Cincinnati Health Perinatal Addictions Program
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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University of New Mexico Milagro Clinic
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States
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University of Utah SUPeRAD Clinic
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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