๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-10

Trial of Naltrexone/Bupropion for the Treatment of Methamphetamine Use Disorder (NCT06233799)

Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Site Trial of Extended-Release Naltrexone Injection/Bupropion XL Tablets in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Use Disorder

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of extended release naltrexone plus bupropion XL (XR-NTX/BUP-XL) compared to matched injectable and oral placebo (iPLB/oPLB) in reducing methamphetamine (MA) use in individuals with moderate or severe methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) seeking to stop or reduce MA use.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences โ€” Little Rock, Arkansas

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (11 Sites)

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences โ€” Little Rock, Arkansas
  • University of California Los Angeles โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • University of California at San Diego โ€” San Diego, California
  • Indiana University โ€” Indianapolis, Indiana
  • University of Kansas Medical Center โ€” Kansas City, Kansas
  • University of Minnesota โ€” Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • CODA โ€” Portland, Oregon
  • MUSC/BHS โ€” Pickens, South Carolina
  • University of Tennessee โ€” Memphis, Tennessee
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center โ€” Dallas, Texas
  • University of Virginia โ€” Charlottesville, Virginia

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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