Observational Study of Misuse of High Dose Buprenorphine (Subutex® or Generic) in Opiate-Addicted Patients in France (Study P05186AM1)(COMPLETED) (OPUS R)

March 16, 2023 updated by: Indivior Inc.

Etude Observationnelle Prospective de l'Utilisation en Situation Reelle; Prospective Real Situation Observational Study of Subutex® or Its Buprenorphine High Dose Generic (BHD) in the Replacement Treatment of Major Opiate Dependence: Following Parameters With Respect to Misuse and Pharmacovigilance

The purpose of this study is to assess the risks of abuse, misuse and adverse events related to high dose buprenorphine. Approximately 1250 patients taking Subutex (Schering-Plough) or its Buprenorphine High Dose (BHD) generic (Arrow Laboratories) will participate in this study. Data will be collected using physician questionnaires and self evaluation patient questionnaires at the first visit and visits at 6 and 12 months.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Approximately 380 physicians will participate in this study. Patients will be enrolled in chronological order of consultations.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1307

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients addicted to opiates and requiring replacement treatment with Subutex (Schering-Plough) or BHD generic (Arrow laboratories)

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Eligible patients will be those already having a prescription for Subutex or its BHD generic, or being proposed a prescription for Subutex or its BHD generic for the first time when consulting the participating physician.
  • The patient must have been informed orally and in writing via the information notice and have signed it.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Criteria of non-eligibility will be related to the contraindications in the Marketing Authorization (MA) of Subutex or its BHD generic

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Patients
Patients addicted to opiates and requiring replacement treatment. Patients in this non-interventional study were prescribed treatment as per usual clinical practice.
0.4, 2, or 8 mg sublingual tablets
Other Names:
  • Subutex
  • SCH 028444
  • buprenorphine high dose (BHD) generic (Arrow Laboratories)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Patients Reporting Misuse (Injection, Sniffing, Dose Fractionation, Modification of Prescribed Doses, and Combination With Psychotropic Agents)
Time Frame: first visit, 6 months, and 12 months
Number of patients who indicate misuse behaviours on self-questionnaire response at first (D1), 6 month (M6), and 12 month (M12) visits.
first visit, 6 months, and 12 months
Number of Patients With Misuse (Injection, Sniffing, Dose Fractionation, Modification of Prescribed Doses, and Combination With Psychotropic Agents) as Reported by Physician.
Time Frame: first visit, 6 months, and 12 months
Number of patients with misuse behaviours on physician-questionnaire response at first (D1), 6 month (M6), and 12 month (M12) visits.
first visit, 6 months, and 12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Patients Reporting Clinical Consequences of Engaging in Misuse
Time Frame: first visit, 6 months, and 12 months
Number of patients with clinical consequences (development or progression of: abscess, nutritional deficiency, dental problems, psychiatric problems including depression, sleep problems, schizophrenia, anxiety, phobias, hallucinations, delirium, withdrawal symptoms, inhibition, suicide attempts and other problems) at first, 6 month, and/or 12 month visit.
first visit, 6 months, and 12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 25, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

July 29, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 20, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 16, 2023

Last Verified

March 1, 2023

More Information

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