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Assessment of effect of different doses of buprenorphine (16,32 mg) on reduction of anxiety level and craving in opioid dependents

Assessment of effect of different doses of buprenorphine (16,32 mg) on reduction of anxiety level and craving in opioid dependents

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017082225160N11
Enrollment
60
Registered
2017-09-10
Start date
2017-07-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

Opioid dependency. Mental and behavioral disorders due to use of opioids

Interventions

Intervention 1: 32 mg buprenorphine is given as a single dose to patients and evaluate anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and withdrawal symptom for at least 4 days. Intervention 2: 16 mg bupreno
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
32 mg buprenorphine is given as a single dose to patients and evaluate anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and withdrawal symptom for at least 4 days.
16 mg buprenorphine is given as a single dose to patients and evaluate anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and withdrawal symptom for at least 4 days.
Placebo is given as a single dose to patients and evaluate anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and withdrawal symptom for at least 4 days.

Sponsors

Vice chancellor of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
16 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: age between 16 to 60 y/o; informed consent; Opioid dependence Exclusion criteria:Patients unwilling to participate at beginning or during the study; use of other substances except Opioid as of the main substance

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change of withdrawal symptoms in opiod dependents and find the best choice. Timepoint: before the first dose and first day to 4 days. Method of measurement: by interview based on DSM-5 and questionnaire (Craving and withdrawal questionnaire).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change of anxiety, depression in opiod dependents and find the best choice, suicidal thoughts. Timepoint: before the first dose and first day to 4 days. Method of measurement: by interview based on DSM-5 criteria and questionnaires (Ham-A, BSSI, BDI).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactJamshid Ahmadi M.D.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

jamshid_ahmadi@yahoo.com+98 71 3646 1511

Outcome results

None listed

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