New nalmefene study could speed up opioid overdose rescue
NCT ID NCT07543276
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested how a new form of nalmefene (a drug that reverses opioid overdoses) behaves in the body when given as a shot or through an IV. 13 healthy adults received single doses of both the new and standard versions. The goal was to see how quickly the drug reaches the bloodstream, which could help make overdose treatments faster and more effective.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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13 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and cardiac monitoring. 2. Body weight ranging from 50 to 100 kg (110-220 lbs) inclusive at screening and body mass index (BMI) within the range \[18.0-30.0\] kg/m2 (inclusive). 3. Willing to be compliant with the protocol, are able to read, understand, and answer verbal questions. Key Exclusion criteria: 1. Females who are pregnant or lactating. 2. Current or recent (within 5 years) history of drug or alcohol abuse. 3. History or any current conditions that might interfere with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion. 4. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to nalmefene hydrochloride or any of the excipients or other drug product components of nalmefene hydrochloride. 5. Dosing in a clinical drug study during the 30 days preceding the initial dose in this study. 6. Any significant illness during the 30 days preceding the initial dose in this study Other inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ohio Clinical Trials
Columbus, Ohio, 43212, United States
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