Study Summary
This trial will test the effectiveness of naltrexone, an as-needed medication, in reducing meth use among 54 MSM who use meth. The trial will last 12 weeks and will compare naltrexone to placebo.
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 1 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Every week from enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Naltrexone with ecological momentary intervention
1 of 2
Placebo with ecological momentary intervention
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
Non-Treatment Group
54 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Naltrexone Hydrochloride · Has Placebo Group · Phase 2
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 70 · Male Participants · 4 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
| Colorado | 50.0% |
| California | 50.0% |
How old are they?
| 18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Did not meet criteria | 50.0% |
| Met criteria | 50.0% |
What site did they apply to?
| San Francisco Department of Public Health | 100.0% |
Why did patients apply to this trial?
- "I need help getting off meth"
How many prior treatments have patients received?
| 3+ | 100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the FDA sanctioned Ecological Momentary Intervention for use in patient care?
"Due to its Phase 2 status, Ecological Momentary Intervention has been assigned a safety rating of 2 as there is reasonable evidence for the prevention of harm but no proof that it works." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is it possible to join this medical trial?
"This clinical trial seeks 54 volunteers, ranging from 18 to 70 years of age, that are using methamphetamine. Other prerequisites include a willingness to reduce meth use; the absence of any acute medical issues necessitating prolonged care or chronic illnesses which might worsen during the study; and self-reported usage at least once per week." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What other investigations have employed Ecological Momentary Intervention as a tool?
"At present, 46 clinical trials related to Ecological Momentary Intervention are underway; 12 of which have advanced to Phase 3. These studies can be found in 161 different locations around the world, though a majority of them exist within New York City." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is the research protocol currently recruiting participants?
"According to the data posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research trial is actively seeking participants. The listing was first created on December 14th 2021 and the information has since been updated as recently as September 7th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What conditions are frequently managed through Ecological Momentary Intervention?
"Ecological Momentary Intervention is a viable treatment for managing weight, enhancing physical activity, and alleviating pain caused by chronic illness." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Does the cutoff age for entry into this clinical investigation rest below sixty years?
"The age range for prospective study participants is eighteen to seventy years old, according to the trial's acceptance criteria." - Anonymous Online Contributor
To what extent is this trial accommodating participants?
"Affirmative. This clinical trial, which was initially posted on December 14th 2021, is currently seeking participants. 54 subjects need to be recruited from 1 medical facility. The study's details were last modified on September 7th 2022 according to data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov." - Anonymous Online Contributor