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Published in final edited form as: Drug Alcohol Depend. 2021 Jul 29;228:108923. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108923

Table 6.

Active Clinical Trials & Funded Research Studies.

Title PI
  • Study Type

  • Sample Size

Study Description NCT ID/NIH Project
Reporter Number/
Grant Number
Anticipated
Study Closure
Date
Psychosocial/Behavioral Interventions
Treating Chronic Pain in Buprenorphine Patients in Primary Care Settings (TOPPS) Stein M.
  • RCT

  • 250

This trial will examine a CBT intervention for patients in primary care buprenorphine treatment that addresses the relationship between pain, depression, substance misuse and functioning. The intervention incorporates psychoeducation about pain, depression and opioid misuse, patient coaching and a focus on acceptance. NCT03698669 August 2023
Contingency Management to Enhance Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment Holtyn A.
  • RCT

  • 375

This study will compare the effectiveness of two Contingency Management interventions: "Buprenorphine Adherence and Opioid Abstinence" and "Buprenorphine Adherence Only" relative to a control group that will receive standard medical management alone. NCT04024059 December 2023
Therapy and Peer Support for Patients Taking Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Festinger D.
  • RCT

  • 440

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of two adjunctive psychosocial treatments provided within the context of office-based buprenorphine treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and peer support through the use of Certified Recovery Specialists/ Certified Peer Specialists. It seeks to identify which psychosocial interventions are most efficacious and what patient characteristics may inform the choice of intervention. NCT04257214 April 2023
SMART Trial Efficacy Study Derefinko K.
  • RCT

  • 40

This pilot study will compare Contingency Management (CM) therapy and a brief Motivational Intervention plus Substance Free Activities Session plus Mindfulness-based Adherence Promotion (BMI + SFAS + MBAP). NCT04464421 April 2021
SMART Trial for Medication Assisted Treatment Adherence Derefinko K.
  • RCT

  • 200

This study will compare the effectiveness of two different interventions for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) adherence: Contingency Management (CM) and Brief Motivational Intervention plus Substance Free Activities Session (BMI + SFAS). NCT04080180 August 2021
Integrating Support Persons Into Recovery (INSPIRE) Osilla K.
  • RCT

  • 500

Integrated Support Persons Into Recovery (INSPIRE) will test whether integrating a patient’s support person into patients’ buprenorphine treatment can improve outcomes. The treatment approach utilized will be Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT). NCT04239235 July 2023
Psychosocial Pain Management to Improve Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Outcomes (Persist) Lin A., Ilgen M.
  • RCT

  • 200

Buprenorphine prescribed patients with comorbid chronic pain will be enrolled in a program that focuses on educational information and pain management strategies. NCT04433975 July 2025
MINDFUL-OBOT: Effect of Mindfulness on Opioid Use and Anxiety During Primary Care Buprenorphine Treatment Schuman-Olivier Z.
  • Single-arm study

  • 25

This study will refine a mindfulness intervention paired with group-based opioid treatment to be utilized within the primary care context. The intervention is designed to address stress, anxiety, depression, pain and addiction recovery. NCT03798431 February 2020
Effect of Mindfulness on Opioid Use and Anxiety During Primary Care Buprenorphine Treatment (R33 Phase) (Mindful-OBOT) Schuman-Olivier Z.
  • RCT

  • 210

This is a multi-site randomized comparative effectiveness trial comparing Mindful Recovery Opioid Care Continuum (M-ROCC), a 24-week motivationally-responsive, trauma-sensitive, Group-Based Opioid Treatment (GBOT) program to standard Group-based Opioid Treatment (GBOT). The main outcome will be abstinence, with anxiety measures and treatment retention included as secondary outcomes. NCT04278586 December 2021
Technological Interventions
Digital Health Intervention for Medication-Assisted Treatment (iCOPE) Langdon K.
  • RCT

  • 80

This study will develop a distress tolerance training intervention delivered via interactive computer and text message, the goal of which is to support patients in managing physical and emotional distress. NCT03842384 August 2021
Improving Office Based Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder With Technology Gordon M.
  • RCT

  • 80

This study will examine the effectiveness of a smart medication dispensing system and associated on-line platform, BupreCare, compared to treatment as usual or a medication event monitoring system pill bottle, which tracks when the bottle is opened and closed. NCT03586466 September 2020
Buprenorphine Treatment Engagement and Overdose Prevention Hampton J.
  • RCT

  • 64

This study will utilize Video Directly Observed Therapy, along with an incentive structure, to increase medication adherence among buprenorphine-naloxone prescribed individuals. NCT03677986 October 2023
MySafeRx™: An Integrated Mobile Platform for Buprenorphine Adherence Schuman-Olivier Z.
  • RCT

  • 70

This study will evaluate the MySafeRx system, which combines medication adherence through supervised medication administration with recovery supports such as motivational interviewing and electronically delivered reminders. NCT02778282 March 2021
Remote Observed Dosing of Suboxone to Improve Clinical Practice Curti B.
  • RCT

  • 40

This study will examine whether remote observation of medication dosing via smartphone by clinicians will increase medication adherence in patients receiving buprenorphine for OUD. NCT03769025 December 2022
Impact on Opioid Use of Bundling Medication-assisted Treatment With mHealth (Bundling) Gustafson D.
  • RCT

  • 417

This study will examine the impact on long-term opioid use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) bundled with an evidence-based mobile-health system (A-CHESS), which includes interactive modules, education, community resources, and a means to communicate with addiction experts and the health team. NCT02712034 January 2020
Comprehensive CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Via reSET App Kawasaki S.
  • Single-arm study

  • 15

This study will examine whether an app based cognitive behavior therapy, reSET, improves adherence and outcomes for patients diagnosed with OUD and receiving office-based buprenorphine. NCT03826966 January 2021
Adapting Web-based CBT to Improve Adherence and Outcomes for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder and Chronic Pain Treated with Opioid Agonists Carroll K.
  • RCT

  • 160

This study will develop and pilot test an integrated, web-based cognitive behavioral approach to the treatment of chronic pain and opioid use disorder, and evaluate its efficacy relative to standard care among a diverse sample of individuals with chronic pain treated with buprenorphine or methadone. 1R61AT010619 February 2022
Effectiveness of a CBT-based Mhealth Intervention Targeting MOUD Retention, Adherence, and Opioid Use Glasner-Edwards S.
  • RCT

  • 16

This study will examine a text messaging intervention, Interactive Messaging for Freedom from Opioid Addiction (imFREE), that expands upon a previous study that developed a cognitive behavioral therapy-based short message system intervention, TXT-CBT. 1R61AT010800 February 2021
Psychosocial Pain Management to Improve Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Outcomes Ilgen M.
  • RCT

  • 100

This study will develop a telephone-based psychosocial pain management intervention, incorporating educational information and strategies for pain and medication management, and measure its efficacy in treating OUD adjunctively with MAT. 4R33AT010106 September 2021
Enhancing the Impact of Behavioral Pain Management on MAT Outcomes Ilgen M.
  • RCT

  • 100

This study will examine the efficacy of a previously developed telephone-based psychosocial pain management intervention. Follow up assessments will extend long term outcome measures and incorporate qualitative feedback gathered from MAT providers and other stakeholders. 1R01AT010797 August 2023
A Prescription Digital Therapeutic to Promote Adherence to Buprenorphine Pharmacotherapy for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Imbert B.
  • RCT ?

This study will develop a mobile app (reSET-O+) to assist adherence through contingency management, as well as facilitate home induction of buprenorphine via self-monitoring and support tools. 1R44DA049493 August 2021
Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Device for Decreasing Withdrawal Symptoms and Craving During Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Jaasma M.
  • RCT

  • 40

This study will examine the efficacy of a non-invasive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation via the EMPOWER Nueuromodulation System. 1R43DA049623 August 2021
Complementary Interventions
Mindful Moms in Recovery: Yoga-Based Mindfulness Relapse Prevention for Pregnant Women with Opioid Disorder Lord S. ?
?
This study will develop a trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness-based relapse prevention protocol for pregnant and post-partum women. 1R21AT010117 September 2019
Mindful Body Awareness With Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Price C.
  • RCT 160

This study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy as an adjunctive to standard buprenorphine treatment. NCT04082637 August 2023
Pharmacologic Interventions
Adjunctive Effects of Psilocybin and Buprenorphine Brown R.
  • Single-arm study

  • 10

This study will examine the safety of prescribed psilocybin among patients treated for OUD with buprenorphine. "Safety" will be measured by certain psychological measures and validated clinical and self-reported measures. Two doses of psilocybin will be administered under supervision and guidance (second dose is optional). NCT04161066 November 2021
Cannabidiol Use to Reduce Cravings in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder on Buprenorphine (CURB) Suzuki J.
  • Single-arm study

  • 12

This study will determine the feasibility of cannabidiol as an adjunctive treatment to buprenorphine for OUD. NCT04192370 December 2021
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Studies not registered in the National Registry of Clinical Trials are listed by NIH study designation.