Overview

Effectiveness of Lofexidine to Prevent Stress-Related Opiate Relapse During Naltrexone Treatment - 1

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Lofexidine is an experimental medication that may be beneficial in reducing opiate withdrawal symptoms, such as sleep difficulty, anxiety, and tension. The purpose of this study is to determine whether lofexidine in combination with naltrexone can improve an individual's ability to cope with stress and subsequently increase the chances of remaining abstinent from opiates.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Yale University
Collaborator:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Treatments:
Clonidine
Lofexidine
Naltrexone