Clinical Trial for Healthcare Professionals with Opioid Dependence

    ST. LOUIS, MO, May 20, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A.E. Daniel, MD with Assisted Recovery Centers of America, LLC (ARCA) is looking for healthcare professionals with opioid dependence to participate in a clinical trial. You must be detoxed from opioids and wish to be treated with an opioid antagonist, a drug that prevents you from feeling the effect of opiates.

VIVITROL* is a medication currently approved for the treatment of alcoholism. This two-year study will assess VIVITROL's* efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of health care professionals with opiate dependence. Participants will receive a monthly injection of VIVITROL* for up to 24 months and will complete three questionnaires about daily functioning, satisfaction with treatment, and opioid craving during the visits.

You must be enrolled in an outpatient recovery program and/or receiving regular counseling and able to participate for up to two years. If you are a female, you must use adequate contraception. The sponsor will pay for study related medical care, lab work and examinations, and study medication. Protection of your confidentiality is a priority for our staff. You may receive compensation for time and travel.

For more information, please call:
Dr. A.E. Daniel at: 573-443-6930 or
ARCA at: 314-645-6840
ARCA Midwest, Vivitrol* Trial

*Trademarked

Source: ARCA Midwest
Website: http://www.arcamidwest.com/trial/index.htm

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