Can a new tool better measure opioid withdrawal?
NCT ID NCT07094672
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study aims to develop and validate a new questionnaire to measure opioid withdrawal symptoms. Researchers will work with people who have experienced opioid withdrawal to identify all possible symptoms and refine the tool through interviews and testing. The goal is to create a standardized measure that can be used in clinical trials and practice to improve withdrawal management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a standardized, FDA-qualified tool to measure opioid withdrawal, improving treatment and care for people with opioid use disorder.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a small number of participants, so the tool may not capture all experiences or be widely applicable. Further validation is needed.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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