Status:

COMPLETED

Pilot Study of Varenicline to Treat Opioid Dependence

Lead Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic

Conditions:

Chronic Pain

Opioid Dependence

Eligibility:

All Genders

21+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The objective of this proposal is to explore the potential of varenicline as a pharmacotherapeutic agent for opioid dependence and addiction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria
  • Age\>=21 years
  • Use of opioids at admission to PRC, with daily morphine equivalent dose\>=60mg
  • Be able and willing to participate fully in all aspects of the study including one month follow-up after completion of PRC
  • Ability to provide informed consent
  • Exclusion criteria
  • Currently using varenicline or other pharmacotherapy for nicotine dependence
  • Currently pregnant, lactating, or likely to become pregnant during the trial and not willing to use an acceptable form of contraception;
  • History of a major cardiovascular event in the past 6 months including unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, or coronary angioplasty;
  • Known varenicline allergy
  • Use of any medication (e.g., methadone, Suboxone) as maintenance therapy for opiate addiction
  • Identification of illicit drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine) on the baseline urine toxicology screen

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    June 1 2011

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    December 1 2012

    Estimated Enrollment :

    21 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT01436474

    Start Date

    June 1 2011

    End Date

    December 1 2012

    Last Update

    January 23 2013

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    Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905