A Stepwise Strategy Utilizing Buprenorphine and Methadone
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The objective of this study is to compare optimally given methadone maintenance treatment
(MMT) for heroin dependence with a novel, sequential strategy, where patients are offered
buprenorphine as first line treatment, allowed dose adjustments as needed, and switched to
methadone if the maximal dose of buprenorphine is insufficient.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Karolinska University Hospital
Collaborators:
Region Stockholm Schering-Plough Stockholm County Council, Sweden Swedish National Drug Policy Coordinator