Divided or Single Exposure (DOSE) Study

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2, Phase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-100
SponsorUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

About this trial

This study will evaluate whether once versus twice daily dosing of methadone will be an effective method for managing comorbid pain and opioid use disorder.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged 18 years of age or older

Currently receiving methadone for treatment of OUD for >90 days and have been consuming the same dose for >30 days

Have previously received a take-home dose of methadone as part of routine care

Willing to comply with study schedule

Disqualifiers

Pregnant

Presence of acute medical problem that requires immediate and intense medical management

Presence of a serious and unstable mental illness that interferes with provision of voluntary informed consent and/or adherence to study visits

Plans to leave methadone treatment during the study period

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Methadone (100% dose)
  • Methadone (50% dose)

Treatment groups

150 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Lead sponsor

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Collaborator