Suboxone: (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) Comparison of Two Taper Schedules - 1

Summary

The purpose of this protocol is to to compare the clinical utility of two dosage tapering regimens in Buprenorphine/Naloxone stabilized subjects for opiate detoxification.

Timeline

Start

2003-06

Primary completion

2005-05

Completion

2005-05

Publications

• Nielsen S, Hillhouse M, Thomas C, Hasson A, Ling W. A comparison of buprenorphine taper outcomes between prescription opioid and heroin users. J Addict Med. 2013 Jan-Feb;7(1):33-8. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0b013e318277e92e.
• Hillhouse M, Canamar CP, Ling W. Predictors of outcome after short-term stabilization with buprenorphine. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2013 Mar;44(3):336-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2012.08.016. Epub 2012 Sep 26.
• Back SE, Payne RL, Wahlquist AH, Carter RE, Stroud Z, Haynes L, Hillhouse M, Brady KT, Ling W. Comparative profiles of men and women with opioid dependence: results from a national multisite effectiveness trial. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2011 Sep;37(5):313-23. doi: 10.3109/00952990.2011.596982.
• Ling W, Hillhouse M, Domier C, Doraimani G, Hunter J, Thomas C, Jenkins J, Hasson A, Annon J, Saxon A, Selzer J, Boverman J, Bilangi R. Buprenorphine tapering schedule and illicit opioid use. Addiction. 2009 Feb;104(2):256-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2008.02455.x.

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