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Buprenorphine and Methadone for Opioid Dependent Chronic Pain Patients - NCT00879996-14215(Clinical Trial 283662)
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Buffalo |
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NY |
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14215 |
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Opiate Addiction |
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The purpose of this study is to determine if buprenorphine or methadone is better for the
treatment of chronic pain among patients who have become addicted to prescription narcotics.
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| Study summary: |
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The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to compare methadone with buprenorphine for
the treatment of chronic pain among patients who have developed a physical dependence on
prescription opiate analgesics that is associated with psychosocial dysfunction (i.e.,
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Inclusion Criteria:
- chronic back pain
- opioid addiction
- not successful with abstinence
- at least 18 years old
- able to understand spoken English
- live in Western New York State (Erie or Niagara county)
- have health insurance or ability to pay for health care
- no methadone or buprenorphine treatment within past year
- not member of a vulnerable population (e.g., pregnancy, prisoner)
Exclusion Criteria:
- homelessness
- unable to give consent (e.g., dementia, psychosis)
- serious heart or lung disease
- taking a medication that could interact with methadone or buprenorphine
- pregnancy |
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| Study is available at: |
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Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY 14215
United States
Primary Contact:
Richard D Blondell, MD
Email: blondell@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-898-4995
Secondary Contact:
Richard D Blondell, MD
Email: blondell@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-898-4971 |
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| Date Processed: |
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March 23, 2011 |
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