ALK21-013: Efficacy and Safety of Medisorb® Naltrexone (VIVITROL®) in Adults With Opioid Dependence
Sponsored by Alkermes, Inc.
About this trial
Last updated 8 years ago
Study ID
Status
Type
Phase
Placebo
Accepting
Not accepting
Trial Timing
Ended 15 years ago
What is this trial about?
What are the Participation Requirements?
Primary Inclusion Criteria:
- Written, informed consent
- 18 years of age or older
- Current diagnosis of opioid dependence, based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Health Disorders, 4th Ed. (DSM-IV-TR) criteria
- Voluntarily seeking treatment for opioid dependence
- Completing or recently completed up to 30 days of inpatient treatment for opioid
detoxification, and off all opioids (including buprenorphine and methadone) for at
least 7 days
- Noncustodial, stable residence and phone, plus 1 contact with verifiable address and
phone
- Significant other (eg, spouse, relative) willing to supervise compliance with the
study visit schedule and procedures
- Agree to use contraception for study duration if of childbearing potential
Primary Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Clinically significant medical condition or observed abnormalities (eg: physical
exam, electrocardiogram (ECG), lab and/or urinalysis findings)
- Positive naloxone challenge test at randomization (Day 0)
- Evidence of hepatic failure including: ascites, bilirubin >10% above upper limit of
normal (ULN) and/or esophageal variceal disease
- Past or present history of an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-indicator
disease in HIV-infected subjects
- Active hepatitis and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine
aminotransferase(ALT) >3xULN
- Current major depression with suicidal ideation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or any
psychiatric disorder that would compromise ability to complete the study
- Recent history (within 6 months prior to screening) of suicidal ideation or attempt
- Dependence within prior year based on DSM-IV-TR, to any drugs other than
prescription opioids or heroin, caffeine, marijuana, or nicotine
- Active alcohol dependence within prior 6 months
- Current alcohol use disorder that would, in the Investigator's opinion, preclude
successful completion of the study
- Positive urine drug test for cocaine, benzodiazepines, or amphetamines at screening
- Use of oral naltrexone for 7 consecutive days within 60 days prior to screening
- Known intolerance and/or hypersensitivity to naltrexone, carboxymethylcellulose, or
polylactide-co-glycolide (PLG)