Status:

COMPLETED

ALK21-013: Efficacy and Safety of Medisorb® Naltrexone (VIVITROL®) in Adults With Opioid Dependence

Lead Sponsor:

Alkermes, Inc.

Conditions:

Opiate Dependence

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This is a Phase 3 multi-center trial designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of VIVITROL® (Medisorb® naltrexone 380 mg) versus placebo when administered to adults upon discharge from inp...

Detailed Description

Part A was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled assessment of the efficacy and safety of 24 weeks of monthly treatment with VIVITROL compared to placebo in opioid-dependent adults. Subjects...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Primary
  • Written, informed consent
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Current diagnosis of opioid dependence, based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 4th Ed. (DSM-IV-TR) criteria
  • Voluntarily seeking treatment for opioid dependence
  • Completing or recently completed up to 30 days of inpatient treatment for opioid detoxification, and off all opioids (including buprenorphine and methadone) for at least 7 days
  • Noncustodial, stable residence and phone, plus 1 contact with verifiable address and phone
  • Significant other (eg, spouse, relative) willing to supervise compliance with the study visit schedule and procedures
  • Agree to use contraception for study duration if of childbearing potential
  • Primary

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Clinically significant medical condition or observed abnormalities (eg: physical exam, electrocardiogram (ECG), lab and/or urinalysis findings)
  • Positive naloxone challenge test at randomization (Day 0)
  • Evidence of hepatic failure including: ascites, bilirubin \>10% above upper limit of normal (ULN) and/or esophageal variceal disease
  • Past or present history of an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-indicator disease in HIV-infected subjects
  • Active hepatitis and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT) \>3xULN
  • Current major depression with suicidal ideation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or any psychiatric disorder that would compromise ability to complete the study
  • Recent history (within 6 months prior to screening) of suicidal ideation or attempt
  • Dependence within prior year based on DSM-IV-TR, to any drugs other than prescription opioids or heroin, caffeine, marijuana, or nicotine
  • Active alcohol dependence within prior 6 months
  • Current alcohol use disorder that would, in the Investigator's opinion, preclude successful completion of the study
  • Positive urine drug test for cocaine, benzodiazepines, or amphetamines at screening
  • Use of oral naltrexone for 7 consecutive days within 60 days prior to screening
  • Known intolerance and/or hypersensitivity to naltrexone, carboxymethylcellulose, or polylactide-co-glycolide (PLG)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

250 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00678418

Start Date

June 1 2008

End Date

November 1 2010

Last Update

February 10 2017

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Ethics Committee within the Federal Authority for Healthcare and Social Development Regulation

Moscow, Russia, 109074