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Early Phase 1 N=6 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Galantamine and CBT4CBT Pilot to Prevent Relapse.

Methadone or Buprenorphine Detoxoxification

Enrolled (actual)
6
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2022
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Methadone/Buprenorphine Dose to 0 mg for Successful Completion of Taper — 3; 2 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Early Phase 1
Interventions
MAT taper with galantamine (Drug); MAT taper with placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Yale University
Primary completion
Feb 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Methadone/Buprenorphine Dose to 0 mg for Successful Completion of Taper
3; 2
SECONDARY
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS)
0; .33; 4.3; 4.2
SECONDARY
Substance Use Calendar
1.0; 0

Summary

The investigators are proposing a randomized pilot feasibility study to evaluate the effects of galantamine versus placebo on preventing relapse to opioid use following tapering from methadone or buprenorphine maintenance (Medication Assisted Treatment, or MAT) among adults with opioid use disorder, with additional behavioral therapy (web-based cognitive behavioral therapy) provided across all conditions to help individuals successfully transition from MAT to a drug-free state.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Are male and females, between the ages of 18 and 65
  • Are enrolled in the APT methadone or buprenorphine program, have been stabilized for at least one year, and who voluntarily wish to taper off MAT.
  • For women of child-bearing age, have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening, agree to adequate contraception to prevent pregnancy, and agree to have monthly urine pregnancy tests at the clinic.
  • Are fluent in English and have a 6th grade or higher reading level.
  • Can commit to at least 12 weeks of treatment and are willing to be randomized to treatment

Exclusion Criteria

  • Are undergoing administrative (non-voluntary) tapering (e.g., example due to non-payment of program fees, program rule infractions).
  • Meet DSM-V psychiatric classifications for lifetime schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or have a depressive or anxiety disorder with current use of a prescribed psychotropic medication that cannot be discontinued;
  • Current DSM-V diagnosis of drug or alcohol use disorder (other than opioids or tobacco);
  • Demonstrate significant medical conditions, including asthma or chronic obstructive lung disease, history or current gastrointestinal ulcer, hepatic or renal impairment and cardiac rhythm disturbances or any other medical conditions that the study physician deems contraindicated for galantamine treatment;
  • Use of other medications including a) drugs that slow heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers),which may increase the risk of bradycardia and AV block and b) NSAIDs; increased potential for developing ulcers/active or occult gastrointestinal bleeding;
  • Have a screening liver function test (AST or ALT) greater than 3 times normal;
  • Known allergy or adverse reaction to galantamine
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03547622). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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