Survey of Buprenorphine Use Among "Out of Care" Population in France (P04933)(COMPLETED)
Completed
- Conditions
- Drug Addiction
- Registration Number
- NCT00756353
- Lead Sponsor
- Indivior Inc.
- Brief Summary
This study was a survey of drug users who obtain buprenorphine from the black market and have used buprenorphine during the last month. Subjects were surveyed at various locations (streets, railway stations, etc.) with a few simple questions in order to describe the use of buprenorphine in this "out of care" population.
- Detailed Description
Participants were found from various places and using a "snow ball" technique.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 600
Inclusion Criteria
- Drug users who have obtained buprenorphine only on the black market or both on black market and in pharmacy.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients who have obtained buprenorphine only from the pharmacy.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The objective of this survey is to describe quantitatively and qualitatively, the use of buprenorphine in the population who obtain buprenorphine only on black market or both on black market and in pharmacy. Not Applicable, cross-sectional description.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method This survey will provide data on patients in regards to their own experience in drug addiction. Not Applicable, cross-sectional description.