Trial Outcomes & Findings for Naltrexone for Opioid Dependent Released Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive (HIV+) Criminal Justice Populations (NCT NCT01246401)

NCT ID: NCT01246401

Last Updated: 2020-03-19

Results Overview

Baseline labs will be drawn while subject is in prison, one to three months prior to release. Additionally, labs will be drawn every 3 months for 1 year to monitor changes in HIV-1 RNA levels. Treatment time period was the first 6 months where the primary outcome data will be based on.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

151 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 months

Results posted on

2020-03-19

Participant Flow

151 subjects consented, 58 lost before randomization

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Overall Study
STARTED
66
27
Overall Study
COMPLETED
66
27
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Naltrexone for Opioid Dependent Released Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive (HIV+) Criminal Justice Populations

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=66 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=27 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Total
n=93 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
46.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.3 • n=5 Participants
43.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.8 • n=7 Participants
45.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.2 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
76 Participants
n=5 Participants
Housing status
Stable
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
34 Participants
n=5 Participants
Housing status
Unstable
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Housing status
Homeless
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
36 Participants
n=5 Participants
Currently prescribed ART
58 Participants
n=5 Participants
24 Participants
n=7 Participants
82 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol Use Severity (AUDIT score)
Abstinent or Low-Risk Drinking
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
23 Participants
n=7 Participants
65 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol Use Severity (AUDIT score)
Hazardous Drinking
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol Use Severity (AUDIT score)
Harmful Drinking
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol Use Severity (AUDIT score)
Possible Dependence
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol Use Severity (AUDIT score)
Missing
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Opioid craving
3.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.6 • n=5 Participants
3.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8 • n=7 Participants
3.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.6 • n=5 Participants
Years Reported use of substances
Alcohol
13.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.2 • n=5 Participants
9.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.6 • n=7 Participants
12.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.3 • n=5 Participants
Years Reported use of substances
Cannabis
14 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.3 • n=5 Participants
12.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.5 • n=7 Participants
13.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.7 • n=5 Participants
Years Reported use of substances
Cocaine
17.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.4 • n=5 Participants
18.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.6 • n=7 Participants
17.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.6 • n=5 Participants
Years Reported use of substances
Heroin
20.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.2 • n=5 Participants
18.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2 • n=7 Participants
19.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.9 • n=5 Participants
Years Reported use of substances
Other Opioids
2.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.2 • n=5 Participants
3.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.4 • n=7 Participants
2.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: A total of 80 participants had viral load data at 6 months (56 in XR-NTX group and 24 in Placebo group). The remaining 13 participants (10 in XR-NTX group and 3 in Placebo group) with missing viral load data at 6 months were considered as failure - meaning - having a viral load of 400 or more. Thus included into the final analysis.

Baseline labs will be drawn while subject is in prison, one to three months prior to release. Additionally, labs will be drawn every 3 months for 1 year to monitor changes in HIV-1 RNA levels. Treatment time period was the first 6 months where the primary outcome data will be based on.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=66 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=27 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Participants Who Had Undetectable HIV-1 RNA Levels at Less Than 400 Copies/mL at Six Month
45 Participants
16 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: A total of 80 participants had viral load data at 6 months (56 in XR-NTX group and 24 in Placebo group). The remaining 13 participants (10 in XR-NTX group and 3 in Placebo group) with missing viral load data at 6 months were considered as failure - meaning - having a viral load of 400 or more. Thus included into the final analysis.

Baseline labs will be drawn while subject is in prison, one to three months prior to release. Additionally, labs will be drawn every 3 months for 1 year to monitor changes in HIV-1 RNA levels. Treatment time period was the first 6 months where the primary outcome data will be based on.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=66 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=27 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Particpants Who Had Undetectable HIV-1 RNA Levels at Less Than 50 Copies/mL
40 Participants
11 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Population: Data was collected via labs. At month 6, due to attrition, data was only available for a total of 46 subjects. These include, 14 in Placebo and 32 in Extended-Release Naltrexone. The mean and STD are presented below.

Baseline labs will be drawn while subject is in prison, one to three months prior to release. Additional labs will be drawn every 3 months for 1 year to monitor changes in CD4 levels.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=66 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=27 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
CD4 Cell Count (Cells/mL)
Baseline mean CD4 count
465.2 cells/ml
Standard Deviation 273.8
580.8 cells/ml
Standard Deviation 336.8
CD4 Cell Count (Cells/mL)
Month 6 mean CD4 count
462 cells/ml
Standard Deviation 306.6
485.6 cells/ml
Standard Deviation 257.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Data collected via Time Line Fall Back (TLFB). 15 in XR-NTX group and 4 in Placebo did not have data because of attrition - treated as missing. An additional 19 people in the treatment arm and 9 in placebo filled out the TLFB at 9 or 12 months, and this data was used to fill in missing information.

Measuring days to first relapse based on self reported opioids (heroin) use within the 6 month (180 days) intervention period. If participants had no follow-up visits, and thus no self reported opiate use, they were treated as missing. Those who did not relapse within the 6 month intervention period were treated as having 180 days until relapse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=51 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=23 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Time to Opioid Relapse or End of Intervention
137 days
Interval 0.0 to 168.0
29 days
Interval 0.0 to 168.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, and 6 months

Population: An additional subject's data from the experimental group was not collected at baseline. For the 6 months data, the total number of participants with completed assessment used for the analysis was 46 (31 in XR-NTX group and 15 in Placebo group).

The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) questionnaire will be used to assess addiction severity. The ASI composite scoreprovides reliable and valid measure of patient status in a particular module of interest which can then be usecompared at the beginning of treatment to the evaluation endpoint to note the improvement or lack thereof. In this assessment the drug composite score was calculated using algorithm by Treatment Research Institute. If the score increases then it shows increase in severity where as if it decreases then it shows decrease in severity for that measured module. The scale ranges from 0 to 1. The mean composite scores for drug use from baseline to 6 months were compared using Nonparametric test.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=65 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=27 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Addiction Severity
baseline
0.37 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.16
0.42 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.14
Addiction Severity
6 month
0.12 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.13
0.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.16

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Data available at 6 month determined who was included into the analysis. In this case a total of 47 data points (those with both baseline and 6 month data points) were included into the analysis (32 Extended-Release Naltrexone and 15 Placebo).

Craving at baseline compared to 6 month. This is assessed through a self report scale rated 0 to 10; 0 meaning not craving and 10 meaning highest craving. Change in craving score was categorized as 1)no change between baseline and 6 month; 2)increased craving - baseline craving was reported lower than at 6 month; 3)decreased craving - baseline craving was reported higher than 6 month craving.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=32 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=15 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Craving for Opioids
No change
12 Participants
7 Participants
Craving for Opioids
Increased craving at 6 mo
6 Participants
3 Participants
Craving for Opioids
Decreased craving at 6 mo
14 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: 56 participants with missing data were considered as failure - meaning - with adherence less than 100%, and included into the analysis.

Number of subjects with 100% adherence at 6 months measured using Visual Analogue Scale: 0% to 100%

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=66 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=27 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence 100%
25 Participants
12 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 month

Percent of subjects with no opiate use at 6 month. Missing data was treated as failure (opiate positive).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=66 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=27 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Participants With Opiate Abstinence Via By Doing Urine Toxicology Test
NEG Opi at Day of Release
44 Participants
17 Participants
Participants With Opiate Abstinence Via By Doing Urine Toxicology Test
NEG Opi at 6 month
13 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: Collected via Time Line Fall Back (TLFB). Total N analyzed is 74. 12 of the clients had initial or some TLFB data indicating relapse but were counted as lost at 6 months for outcome 4. 19 Clients did not have TLFB data or if they did within 6 month it did not indicate any relapse. These were treated as missing and not included in analysis.

Based on self reported opioids (heroin) use. All participants receiving Placebo as well as participants who received 3 or less XR-NTX injections were compared to those who receive 4 or more XR-NTX injection.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=58 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=16 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Opioid Abstinence at 6 Months for Those With More Than 4 Injections
18 Participants
13 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: All client with missing data at 6 months were considered as failure - meaning - they had less than 100% ART adherence.

The arm/group number of the participants vary from the primary outcome because this is a treatment effect analysis. All client with missing data at 6 months were considered as failure - meaning - they had less than 100% ART adherence.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=77 Participants
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=16 Participants
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
ART Adherence for 4 or More Injections XR-NTX Versus Placebo and 3 or Less Injections of XR-NTX
23 Participants
14 Participants

Adverse Events

Extended-Release Naltrexone

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 13 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Extended-Release Naltrexone
n=66 participants at risk
Participants will receive intramuscular (IM) injections of Naltrexone once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Placebo
n=27 participants at risk
Participants will receive IM injections of Placebo once monthly for 6 months, the first injection being prior release Extended-Release Naltrexone: Extended-Release Naltrexone (Vivitrol), once a month by IM injection, for a total of 6 months. Dosage is 380mg
Nervous system disorders
Headache
7.6%
5/66
0.00%
0/27
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Injection Site Reaction
3.0%
2/66
0.00%
0/27
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
1.5%
1/66
3.7%
1/27
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
1.5%
1/66
0.00%
0/27
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
4.5%
3/66
0.00%
0/27
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased Apetite
3.0%
2/66
3.7%
1/27
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Increased Apetite
3.0%
2/66
3.7%
1/27
General disorders
Fatigue
9.1%
6/66
3.7%
1/27
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
3.0%
2/66
3.7%
1/27
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Signs of Edema
3.0%
2/66
7.4%
2/27
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Immediate Injection Reaction
15.2%
10/66
7.4%
2/27

Additional Information

Dr. Sandra Springer

Yale University

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place