Opioid Use Research Study
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are conducting a study with non-prescribed opioid users 18+ to learn more about how a treatment might help withdrawal symptoms.
Fast Facts
Adults 18+
Use non-prescribed opioids and interested in stopping or quitting
Compensation provided
Conducted in Philadelphia, PA
Study Background
The University of Pennsylvania is conducting a study with non-prescribed opioid users, 18+.
This research study aims to evaluate how an outpatient treatment affects opiate withdrawal symptoms like achiness, anxiety, insomnia, and more.
After the screening process, participants will take the medications as an outpatient for 10 days. There are some on-site visits and some telemedicine visits required during this research study.
The treatment protocol being used in this research study showed benefits when used in an inpatient setting, and researchers hypothesize a similar benefit in this outpatient study. Further research on opioid withdrawal treatments and join our compensated study!
Study Background
The University of Pennsylvania is conducting a study with non-prescribed opioid users, 18+.
This research study aims to evaluate how an outpatient treatment affects opiate withdrawal symptoms like achiness, anxiety, insomnia, and more.
After the screening process, participants will take the medications as an outpatient for 10 days. There are some on-site visits and some telemedicine visits required during this research study.
The treatment protocol being used in this research study showed benefits when used in an inpatient setting, and researchers hypothesize a similar benefit in this outpatient study. Further research on opioid withdrawal treatments and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
This research study aims to evaluate how an outpatient treatment affects opiate withdrawal symptoms like achiness, anxiety, insomnia, and more.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18+
- Use non-prescribed opioids
- Interested in reducing or stopping opioid use
- Not currently in a treatment program
- No significant medical conditions
- Not taking psychoactive medications (antidepressants, mood stabilizers, stimulants)
- No other substance use disorders
After the screening process, participants will take the medications as an outpatient for 10 days. There are some on-site visits and some telemedicine visits required during this research study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
Compensation is provided up to $850 over the course of the study.
