Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy in Long-Term Maternal/Infant Outcomes

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorSenthil Sadhasivam

About this trial

The objective of this study is to better understand the comprehensive integration of both clinical and genetic factors that will help to identify mothers who could be at an increased risk of poor response to opioid substitution and infants at risk of significant neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age greater 18 years

Currently taking Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder and enrolled in a prenatal opioid maintenance program in the antenatal clinic at IU Health University Hospital.

Pregnant with single baby

Planned delivery at Methodist, University or Riley Hospital

Disqualifiers

Serious maternal medical illness as deemed by study physician or investigator.

Known or suspected major fetal/neonatal congenital abnormalities.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Subutex / Buprenorphine
  • Fetal & Neonatal MRI
  • DNA/Genetic/Pharmacokenetic Blood Draws

Treatment groups

600 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Senthil Sadhasivam

Lead sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Sponsor institution

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Collaborator

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Collaborator