Effects of Gabapentin Versus Placebo on Buprenorphine Detoxification of Opioid-dependent Individuals

Summary

This study involves inducting treatment seeking opioid dependent participants onto buprenorphine. Once the participant reaches a stable dose they will receive either placebo or gabapentin to determine if gabapentin helps ease withdrawal symptoms while the participant undergoes a 10-day buprenorphine detoxification.

Timeline

Start

2010-10

Primary completion

2011-12

Completion

2012-01

Drugs

Indications