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Mailing Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder

Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase < 1
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Must be taking: Buprenorphine
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of mailing buprenorphine to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) following medical hospitalization. The intervention aims to improve retention in treatment by overcoming barriers such as transportation and pharmacy access.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Allison Smith, MD

Principal Investigator

Medical University of South Carolina

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Access to phone or computer
I am 18 years old or older.
English-speaking
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Exclusion Criteria

Severe medical or neurocognitive impairment
Pending incarceration
Active psychosis or suicidal ideation

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive buprenorphine during their inpatient stay and are enrolled in the MOUD Direct Delivery Program for monthly mail delivery of medication

6 months
Monthly virtual check-ins

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for retention in treatment and other outcomes such as quality of life and healthcare utilization

6 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Mailing Buprenorphine

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Mailed MedicationsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Medical University of South Carolina

Lead Sponsor

Trials
994
Recruited
7,408,000+

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Collaborator

Trials
2,658
Recruited
3,409,000+