๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-29

Office-based Methadone Versus Buprenorphine to Address Retention in Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment. (NCT06323824)

Office-based Methadone Versus Buprenorphine to Address Retention in Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - A Pragmatic Hybrid Effectiveness/Implementation Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Yale University

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

The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of office-based methadone with pharmacy administration and/or dispensing to office-based buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder. This study will also examine factors influencing the implementation of office-based methadone.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Highland Hospital Bridge Clinic at Alameda Health System โ€” Oakland, California

Age range: 18 Years to 99 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)

  • Highland Hospital Bridge Clinic at Alameda Health System โ€” Oakland, California
  • Outpatient Buprenorphine Induction Clinic, University of California, San Francisco โ€” San Francisco, California
  • Rapid Start Clinic, Kaiser Permanente Colorado โ€” Denver, Colorado
  • Officed Based Addiction Treatment Program, Boston Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Hennepin Healthcare Addiction Medicine โ€” Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Marshall University Division of Addiction Sciences P.R.O.A.C.T โ€” Huntington, West Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (203) 785-6821

Email: j.mckenzie@yale.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—