๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-21

Telemedicine XR-B for Individuals in Jail (NCT07524738)

An Open Label Pilot Study of Extended-release Buprenorphine (XR-B) Using Telemedicine With Individuals in Jail

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc.

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

This study is an open label pilot study of 30 incarcerated men and women receiving sublingual buprenorphine (SL-B) in jail who will voluntarily switch to extended-release buprenorphine (BRIXADI) using telemedicine prior to release. Individuals will receive weekly XR-B and at least one monthly XR-B injection prior to release. Individuals will be linked to a community treatment provider where they will continue their treatment (buprenorphine) post-release. Participants will be assessed at 1,2-, and 3-months post release

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Allegany County Detention Center โ€” Cumberland, Maryland

Age range: 18 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 (1 Sites)

  • Allegany County Detention Center โ€” Cumberland, Maryland

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. 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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—