The Leeds Evaluation of Efficacy of Detoxification Study (LEEDS project): a randomised controlled trial comparing the effects of differing therapeutic agents for detoxification from either street heroin or methadone

Completed

• Conditions: Participants are taking street opiates or street methadone; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Drug dependence

• Registration Number: ISRCTN07752728
• Lead Sponsor: FA Health Centre for Homeless People (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2002-05-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Above the age of 18 years
2. Using moderate levels of street opiates or taking street methadone
3. Have expressed a wish to detoxify from either street heroin or methadone through a standard monitored process
4. Participants must be registered at one of the practices taking part in the LEEDS project

Exclusion Criteria

Does not comply with above inclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified