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- Clinical Trial NCT03950492
Feasibility of Deep Brain Stimulation as a Novel Treatment for Refractory Opioid Use Disorder (DBS_OUD)
August 4, 2023 updated by: Ali Rezai, West Virginia University
Feasibility of Deep Brain Stimulation as a Novel Treatment for Refractory
The purpose of this clinical study is to investigate the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the nucleus accumbens (NAc) and ventral internal capsule (VC) for participants with treatment refractory opioid use disorder (OUD) who have cognitive, behavioral, and functional disability.
This study will also provide critical information for planning subsequent clinical trials.
Study Overview
Status
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The overarching goal of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, feasibility and impact on outcomes of NAc/VC DBS for treatment refractory OUD.
In treatment refractory OUD, innovative approaches and more invasive interventions including DBS are warranted to improve outcomes.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
4
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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West Virginia
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Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26506
- West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
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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
21 years to 50 years (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Fulfills current DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th ed, 2013) diagnostic criteria for OUD (severe) and at least a 5-year history.
- Participants may have comorbid SUD diagnoses at mild, moderate or severe levels, however OUD must be the primary disorder for which the individual is seeking treatment and the other use disorders must occur in the context of relapse
- Failed at least two levels of treatment (outpatient/Comprehensive Opioid Addiction Treatment (COAT), intensive outpatient/intensive COAT, residential, inpatient, Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (AIOP), Dual Diagnosis Unit (DDU), which included buprenorphine/naloxone.
- At least two overdose survivals or one overdose survival and one life-threatening infectious disease complication with relapse after treatment (e.g., endocarditis with valve repair/replacement) within the past 1 year.
- Family/Social Support/Involvement (as assessed via the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support).
- Is able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medical problems requiring intensive medical or diagnostic management.
- Diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest within the previous 6 months.
- History of a neurosurgical ablation procedure.
- Any medical contraindications to undergoing DBS surgery.
- History of hemorrhagic stroke.
- Life expectancy of <3 years
- Past or present diagnosis of schizophrenia, psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or untreated depression other than one determined to be substance induced (assessed via SCID-5). Any treated depression has to have been in remission for one year.
- Baseline assessment on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) of greater than 17 or increased risk of suicide based upon any positive response on the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale.
- Cluster A or B Personality Disorders.
- Diagnosis of dementia.
- History of neurological disorder.
- History of previous neurosurgery (brain) or head trauma.
- History of suicide attempt.
- Parental history of completed suicide.
- Abnormal coagulation lab studies or uncontrolled hypertension.
- Implanted neurostimulators.
- Any current CNS infection or infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
- Unable to undergo MR-imaging.
- Documentation of MRI abnormality indicative of a neurological condition.
- Substance abuse treatment mandated by court of law.
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Conditions requiring diathermy.
- Anticoagulant treatment.
- Primary language other than English.
- Any evidence of systemic infection.
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
- Primary Purpose: Other
- Allocation: N/A
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: OUD DBS
This is a single arm study.
Participants will be followed in an inpatient service for two weeks to gather baseline data followed by DBS placement and up to 6 weeks inpatient for clinical stabilization and DBS titration.
All participants will then be followed twice a week for 12 weeks in the outpatient setting and then once a week for a total of 52 weeks post-titration.
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This is an open-label, safety, tolerability, and feasibility study for participants who have treatment refractory OUD that are eligible to have DBS targeting the NAc/VC.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Incidence of Study-Emergent Adverse Events
Time Frame: 24 - 52 weeks
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Study participants will be closely monitored for adverse events following DBS surgery with regular check-ups by study personnel.
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24 - 52 weeks
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Change in Opioid Use
Time Frame: 24 - 52 weeks
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Opioid use as measured by quantitative urine toxicology via high pressure liquid chromatography.
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24 - 52 weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Participant Survival
Time Frame: 12 -52 weeks
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Incidence of drug overdose deaths among the participants.
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12 -52 weeks
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Treatment Retention
Time Frame: 12 - 52 weeks
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Participants' retention in traditional medication assisted treatment (MAT).
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12 - 52 weeks
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Incidence of Serious Infectious Disease Complications
Time Frame: 12 - 52 weeks
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Laboratory tests and evaluation to discern presentation of infectious disease.
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12 - 52 weeks
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Mood, Craving and Executive Function
Time Frame: 12 and 24 weeks post surgery
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Participants will complete standardized measures of mood, drug craving, and executive function at 12 weeks and 24 weeks post DBS titration.
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12 and 24 weeks post surgery
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Frontal Lobe Metabolism
Time Frame: 3 weeks and 12 weeks post surgery
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18fluoro-Deoxy-Glucose (FDG) PET will be use to determine if there is an increase in frontal lobe metabolism following DBS
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3 weeks and 12 weeks post surgery
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Changes in Dopamine
Time Frame: 3 weeks and 12 weeks post surgery
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C11 Raclopride PET may be used to examine for changes in dopamine at 12 weeks post titration.
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3 weeks and 12 weeks post surgery
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Ali R Rezai, MD, West Virginia University
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 (Actual)
September 30, 2019
Primary Completion (Actual)
December 30, 2022
Study Completion (Estimated)
December 1, 2023
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
May 10, 2019
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
May 13, 2019
First Posted (Actual)
May 15, 2019
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
August 8, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
August 4, 2023
Last Verified
August 1, 2023
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 1903499841
- 1UG3DA047714-01 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
Yes
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