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Opioid-use DisorderNCT03752528

Evaluation of Long-term Buprenorphine Plasma Exposure

An observational study of Opioid-use Disorder, run by Indivior Inc. at 11 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The study objective is to characterise the long-term plasma exposure to buprenorphine after stopping SUBLOCADE treatment. There are no interventions planned. This multicentre investigation will enroll participants from Study RB-US-13-0003 (NCT02510014) or both Studies RB-US-13-0003 and INDV-6000-301 (NCT02896296) and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Opioid-use Disorder
What is being tested?
Blood sample collection and Urine sample collection
How many people
53 participants
Where
11 sitesUnited States
Study dates
19 Feb 2019to 18 Jul 2019
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Subjects who participated in either of the studies listed above and who received their last SUBLOCADE injection within 12 to 30 months of the Screening visit. A maximum of 30 subjects may continue to Part B and will return for 2 additional visits 30 days apart.

Who may be able to join

  • Participated in Study RB-US-13-0003 or both Studies RB-US-13-0003 and INDV-6000-301 and received at least 2 subcutaneous (SC) injections of SUBLOCADE
  • Within 12 to 36 months post his or her last SUBLOCADE injection at the time of the Screening Visit
  • Female individuals of childbearing potential must agree to have a pregnancy test administered prior to enrollment and throughout the study. Pregnancy does not prohibit participation
  • Willing to adhere to study procedures and provide written informed consent prior to the start of any study procedures.

Who cannot join

  • Received SUBLOCADE or any other long-acting buprenorphine product at any time after ending their participation in Study RB-US-13-0003 or Study INDV-6000-301
  • Taken any buprenorphine (prescribed or illicit) within 3 weeks prior to the Screening visit (study Part A, Visit 1)

Trial locations and contacts

11 sites in 1 country.

11 sites in 1 country

United States11 sites
  • Clinical Research Associates of Central PA, LLC

    Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16602

  • Hassman Research Institute

    Berlin, New Jersey, 08009

  • Pathway Healthcare

    Hamilton, Alabama, 35570

  • Neurobehavioral Clinical Research

    North Canton, Ohio, 44720

  • Pahl Research

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112

  • SP Research

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112

  • CODA

    Portland, Oregon, 97232

  • Phoenix Medical Research

    Prairie Village, Kansas, 66208

  • Pillar Research

    Richardson, Texas, 75080

  • Meridian Research

    Tampa, Florida, 33606

  • Adams Clinical

    Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472

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About this study

Official title: Evaluation of Long-term Buprenorphine Plasma Exposure in Subjects Who Received at Least 2 Subcutaneous (SC) Injections of Extended-release Buprenorphine (SUBLOCADE™) in Phase III Studies

The study objective is to characterise the long-term plasma exposure to buprenorphine after stopping SUBLOCADE treatment. There are no interventions planned.

This multicentre investigation will enroll participants from Study RB-US-13-0003 (NCT02510014) or both Studies RB-US-13-0003 and INDV-6000-301 (NCT02896296) and who received at least 2 subcutaneous (SC) injections of SUBLOCADE.

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There are two parts to the study:

Part A consists of a single visit during which urine samples are collected to measure free buprenorphine and free norbuprenorphine concentrations; qualitative urine drug samples (UDS) for opioids, including buprenorphine; quantitative UDS for buprenorphine, norbuprenorphine and naloxone; and determination of creatinine concentration. Blood samples are collected for the determination of buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine plasma concentrations.

Results on the quantitative UDS performed in Part A determine enrollment in Part B: participants who provide a quantifiable (i.e., positive) result for buprenorphine and/or norbuprenorphine and a non-quantifiable (i.e., negative) result for naloxone meet continuation criteria to move on to Part B if Part B is still open to enrolment. Part B consists of two visits 30 days apart in which the same tests are run as were done in Part A.

Read the detailed description

Data indicate that after discontinuing SUBLOCADE patients may have detectable concentrations of buprenorphine in plasma and urine for 12 months or longer. Previous Phase II/III studies did not evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of buprenorphine beyond 2 months after the last injection; this study will characterize the long-term plasma exposure starting at least 12 months after the last injection. The study will also assess relationships between plasma drug concentrations, free drug concentrations in urine and urine drug screen (UDS) results in order to provide refined guidance to patients and physicians with respect to long-term exposure to buprenorphine after stopping SUBLOCADE treatment.

Being tested
Blood sample collection, Urine sample collection
Medical subject headings
Opioid-Related Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Blood sample collectionDiagnostic test

    Determination of buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine plasma concentrations

  • Urine sample collectionDiagnostic test

    Urine sample for determination of free buprenorphine and free norbuprenorphine concentrations, qualitative UDS for opioids, quantitative UDS for buprenorphine, norbuprenorphine and naloxone, and determination of creatinine concentration

Study groups in NCT03752528
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Part A CohortRepresentative data set of participants from study RB-US-13-0003 or both studies RB-US-13-0003 and INDV-6000-301 who received at least 2 doses of SUBLOCADE 12-36 months prior. Part A consists of a single visit (Visit 1) for both screening and collection of blood and urine samples.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Blood sample collection; Diagnostic Test: Urine sample collection
Part B CohortPart A participants with a quantifiable (i.e. positive) result for buprenorphine and/or norbuprenorphine and a non-quantifiable (i.e. negative) result for naloxone continue in the study for two additional visits (Visits 2 and 3) which are conducted approximately 30 days apart during which blood and urine samples are collected.
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Blood sample collection; Diagnostic Test: Urine sample collection

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Qualitative Urinary Drug Screen (UDS) for Buprenorphine in Parts A + B

    The qualitative UDS (immunoassay) is the primary test used for the initial screening for opioids in patients in clinical practice. It provides only a qualitative assessment of buprenorphine exposure (i.e., positive or negative) with a low limit of quantification (LLOQ) of 5 ng/mL. The qualitative UDS is reported for Part A Cohort (Visit 1) and Part B Cohort (Visits 1, 2 and 3).

    Participants' last subcutaneous injections of extended release buprenorphine (SUBLOCADE™) was 22 - 38 months prior during previous phase III studies.

    Measured: Days 1, 30, 60

  2. Quantitative Urine Drug Screen (UDS) for Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine in Parts A + B

    The quantitative UDS measures both buprenorphine and its glucuronide, or both norbuprenorphine and its glucuronide, with an LLOQ of 2 ng/mL. It is typically used by physicians for the confirmation of a positive result on the qualitative UDS.

    Data are reported for Part A Cohort (Visit 1) and Part B Cohort (Visits 1, 2 and 3).

    For Bup+Nor (abbreviation for Buprenorphine + Norbuprenorphine), the result is negative if results for both are negative, the result is positive if either result is positive. If both are missing/not available, or one is negative and the other is missing/not evaluable, the result is "Not Available"

    Participants' last subcutaneous injections of extended release buprenorphine (SUBLOCADE™) was 22 - 38 months prior during previous phase III studies.

    Measured: Days 1, 30, 60

  3. Urine Free Drug Test for Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine in Parts A + B

    The urine free drug test only measures the "free" buprenorphine and "free" norbuprenorphine (without their glucuronides) with an LLOQ of 0.02 ng/mL.

    Data are reported for Part A Cohort (Visit 1) and Part B Cohort (Visits 1, 2 and 3).

    For Bup+Nor (abbreviation for Buprenorphine + Norbuprenorphine), the result is negative if results for both are negative, the result is positive if either result is positive. If both are missing/not available, or one is negative and the other is missing/not evaluable, the result is "Not Available"

    Participants' last subcutaneous injections of extended release buprenorphine (SUBLOCADE™) was 22 - 38 months prior during previous phase III studies.

    Measured: Days 1, 30, 60

  4. Plasma Drug Test for Buprenorphine and Norbuprenorphine in Parts A + B

    A sensitive liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was used to assess the plasma exposure to buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine, its major metabolite. The LLOQ was 0.02 ng/mL for both analytes, which is much lower than the LLOQ of plasma/serum assays conducted by diagnostic laboratories.

    Data are reported for Part A Cohort (Visit 1) and Part B Cohort (Visits 1, 2 and 3).

    For Bup+Nor (abbreviation for Buprenorphine + Norbuprenorphine), the result is negative if results for both are negative, the result is positive if either result is positive. If both are missing/not available, or one is negative and the other is missing/not evaluable, the result is "Not Available"

    Participants' last subcutaneous injections of extended release buprenorphine (SUBLOCADE™) was 22 - 38 months prior during previous phase III studies.

    Measured: Days 1, 30, 60

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Nov 2018
  2. Study start19 Feb 2019
  3. Primary completion18 Jul 2019
  4. Study completion18 Jul 2019

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
53 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03752528
Sponsor's protocol ID
INDV-6000-402
Status last verified
Aug 2020
First submitted
21 Nov 2018
Last updated
21 Aug 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Opioid-use Disorder, run by Indivior Inc. at 11 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Aug 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 11 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 3 Aug 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Qualitative Urinary Drug Screen (UDS) for Buprenorphine in Parts A + B (time frame: Days 1, 30, 60). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Aug 2020.

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