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A study to compare effectiveness of buprenorphine film with buprenorphine tablet in those addicted to opioids

An Open-Label trial assessing acceptability of Buprenorphine sublingual films - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/08/092948
Enrollment
120
Registered
2025-08-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F112- Opioid dependence

Interventions

Intervention1: Test Product: Buprenorphine sublingual films 8/6/4 mg manufactured by Zim Laboratories Limited, Nagpur, India : Dose: 8/6/4/mg Frequency: Once a day Route of administration: Sublingual

Sponsors

Zim Laboratories Limited
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult male meeting criteria for opioid dependence as defined by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems eleventh edition who are an appropriate candidate for Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment with buprenorphine on a daily dispensing schedule and stabilized on a constant dose between 4 mg to 18 mg per day for a minimum period of one week and willing to remain on buprenorphine during the phase of the trial

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any known allergy, hypersensitivity or intolerance to BPN or NX or any related drug, or history of any drug hypersensitivity or intolerance which in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the patient or the trial. 2. Patients with serious oral lesions/pathology which makes sublingual film administration difficult.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Retention in treatment at 4 weeks Negative urine drug screening for opioids at 4 weeks Subjective dose effects of buprenorphine films (craving, withdrawal, drug liking) (Weekly) Timepoint: weekly visit upto 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Self-reported abstinence (Weekly) Side effects & Adverse events (AEs) (Weekly) Ease of Handling & dispensing by healthcare providers Timepoint: weekly visit upto 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAtul Ambekar

All India Institute of Medical Sciences DELHI

atul.ambekar@gmail.com9811155682

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026