Randomised controlled trial of Dihydrocodeine (DHC) and methadone in the treatment of opiate dependent patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN63574530

Enrollment

250

Registered

2005-04-20

Start date

2000-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Opiate dependence Mental and Behavioural Disorders Opiate dependence

Interventions

Substitute treatment with methadone or dihydrocodeine.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Opiate dependent patients

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Survival 2. Retention in treatment 3. Continued drug use (particularly injecting) 4. Criminal behaviour	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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