Medication-assisted Treatment for Injecting Drug Users in Vietnam
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-08-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
HIV continues to spread around the world and new infections in Asia are one of the most
important areas for prevention among drug using populations. There is strong and consistent
evidence from several countries that while injection drug users (IDU) continue to be a source
of new infections, treatment of opiate addiction is an effective prevention measure against
further spread. The project evaluated the implementation of a comprehensive opioid use
disorder treatment program co-located with an HIV clinic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The
program includes medication for opioid use disorder (methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone),
standardized counseling sessions (BDRC) and HIV testing and care (for people living with
HIV).
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators:
Expertise France National Institute of Drug Abuse
Treatments:
Buprenorphine Buprenorphine, Naloxone Drug Combination Methadone Naloxone