New sublingual drug aims to make opioid withdrawal less painful

NCT ID NCT05712707

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tests a new sublingual film (BXCL501) containing dexmedetomidine, a non-opioid drug, to reduce withdrawal symptoms in people with opioid use disorder. About 160 adults who are physically dependent on opioids will receive BXCL501, lofexidine, or a placebo during a 7-day inpatient detox. The goal is to see if BXCL501 is safer and more effective than current options.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CenExel HRI

    Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States

  • Clinilabs

    Eatontown, New Jersey, 07724, United States

  • New York State Psychiatric Institute

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Yale University

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06519, United States

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