Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Opioid Use DisorderMethadone - Drug
Eligibility
18 - 59
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a new drug, LYN-014, to see if it is safe and tolerated in people with opioid use disorder who are already stable on methadone therapy.

Eligible Conditions
  • Opioid Use Disorder

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
Phase 1

Study Objectives

11 Primary · 22 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 52 days

52 days
To assess gastrointestinal (GI) transit and exit properties of LYN 014.
To characterize the PK of LYN 014 compared with that of daily methadone Cmax Extended Release to Cmax Immediate Release
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (AUC0-20)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (AUC0-t)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (AUC0-∞t)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (C last)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (Cmax)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (Cmin)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (Kel)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (T last)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (Tmax)
To characterize the PK of levomethadone for LYN-014 (Tmin)
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (AUC0-24)
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (AUC0-t)
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (AUC0-∞)
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (Clast)
Methadone
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (Cmin)
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (Kel)
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (Tlast)
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (Tmax)
To characterize the PK of methadone enantiomers after methadone dosing (Tmin)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (AUC0-24)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (AUC0-t)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (AUC0-∞)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (Clast)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (Cmax)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (Cmin)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (Kel)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (Tlast)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (Tmax)
To evaluate possible conversion of Levomethadone to Dextromethadone (Tmin)
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of the LYN-014 dose when administered orally as a single dose

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

1 Treatment Group

LYN-014 Extended-Release Levomethadone HCl
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Experimental Treatment

1 Treatment Group

Primary Treatment: Methadone · No Placebo Group · Phase 1

LYN-014 Extended-Release Levomethadone HClExperimental Group · 5 Interventions: Methadone, x-ray, Levomethadone HCl, blood tests, Morphine Sulfate · Intervention Types: Drug, DiagnosticTest, Drug, DiagnosticTest, Drug
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Methadone
2005
Completed Phase 4
~2930
x-ray
2016
N/A
~8000
blood tests
2018
N/A
~370
Morphine Sulfate
2011
Completed Phase 4
~1520

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 52 days

Who is running the clinical trial?

Lyndra Inc.Lead Sponsor
5 Previous Clinical Trials
175 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,300 Previous Clinical Trials
2,022,310 Total Patients Enrolled
Richard Scranton, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorLyndra Therapeutics INC
2 Previous Clinical Trials
124 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 - 59 · All Participants · 4 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You are willing to comply with all protocol-specified procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
You are able to read and understand study procedures and provide written informed consent before the initiation of any protocol-specific procedures.

Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Michigan100.0%
How old are they?
18 - 65100.0%
What site did they apply to?
New York State Psychiatric Institute / Columbia100.0%
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a viable candidate to join this research effort?

"This research is recruiting for 16 individuals, between 18 and 59 years old, who are suffering from drug abuse. The following criteria must be met: Male or female aged ≥18 and ≤59 years; BMI of ≥18 kg/m2 to ≤33 kg/m2; Moderate to severe OUD according DSM-5 standards; Stably engaged in a methadone program with regular attendance and negative urine samples (besides cannabis); Provide contact information for the methadone clinic they attend; Agree that study physician can contact their clinician managing transition into the trial and back out again afterwards.; Be available throughout the entirety of the" - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the current participant count for this experiment?

"This clinical trial requires 16 participants who meet the prerequisites. Prospective patients can apply at New York State Psychiatric Institute / Columbia in New York, and Hassman Research Institute, LLC in Berlin, NJ." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Has the Federal Drug Administration sanctioned Methadone for clinical use?

"Our team has determined that Methadone is relatively untested, thus it achieved a score of 1. This assessment was based on the fact that this trial is in Phase 1 and there exists limited data to assess its safety or efficacy." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Are there still vacancies available in this clinical trial?

"Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this scientific research endeavour is currently seeking volunteers; it was initially posted on February 28th 2022 and recently updated October 21st 2022. The study requires the participation of 16 individuals across 3 different sites." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Does the trial allow minors to participate?

"This clinical trial is open to those adults aged 18 and below 59." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What are the key aims of this clinical experiment?

"According to the research sponsor, Lyndra Inc., this trial will last 52 days and its primary objective is to ascertain the pharmacokinetics (PK) of levomethadone for LYN-014 at its period of minimum concentration. Additionally, secondary outcomes that need to be measured include ascertaining Cmax (Maximum Concentration), evaluating possible conversion from Levomethadone to Dextromethadone in regards to Cmax (maximum concentration), as well as determining Tmin (Time at Minimum Concentration) concerning the PKs of methadone enantiomers after a dose of methadone." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
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