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VIVITROL

Phase 3

Alcohol Dependence | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Alkermes plc|Last Updated: Feb 10, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment300

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

VIVITROL · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 2
NCT00678418ALK21-013: Efficacy and Safety of Medisorb® Naltrexone (VIVITROL®) in Adults With Opioid DependenceOpiate Dependence
COMPLETED250 Analytics
NCT00501631ALK21-014: Efficacy and Safety of Medisorb® Naltrexone (VIVITROL®) After Enforced AbstinenceAlcohol Dependence
COMPLETED300 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
ALK21-013: Efficacy and Safety of Medisorb® Naltrexone (VIVITROL®) in Adults With Opioid Dependence
Opiate DependenceUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
ALK21-014: Efficacy and Safety of Medisorb® Naltrexone (VIVITROL®) After Enforced Abstinence
Alcohol DependenceUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage (%) of Opioid-free Weeks Per Subject in Double-blind Period (Part A)
20 weeks

Included are data from the last 20 weeks of the 24-week double-blind treatment period (Part A). Response profiles for each Arm are based on subjects' individual rates of weekly opioid-free data, including negative urine test results, attendance at study visits, and self-reports of opioid use/non-use.

Cumulative Percentage of Participants by Heavy Drinking Rate
up to 12 weeks

Cumulative percentage (%) of subjects reporting heavy drinking by category reflecting the various cut-offs for percentage of days that were heavy drinking days. A "heavy drinking day" was defined as 4 or more alcohol drinks in 1 day for women, and 5 or more alcohol drinks in 1 day for men. The Timeline Follow-Back (TLFB) method (Sobell \& Sobell: Humana Press, 1992) was utilized to collect subjects' daily drinking information (ie, the number of drinks consumed per day per subject which was retrospectively recalled and recorded in a diary).

Secondary Endpoints

Days to Discontinuation During Part A
168 days (24 weeks)
Craving Score: Change From Baseline
Baseline to 6 months (24 weeks)
Incidence of Subjects Who Relapsed to Physiologic Opioid Dependence During the 24-week Treatment Period (Part A)
24 Weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
VIVITROL® 380 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
VIVITROL 380 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORAdministered via intramuscular (IM) injection once every 4 weeks.
Placebo for VIVITROL 380 mgPLACEBO_COMPARATORAdministered via IM injection once every 4 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VIVITROL® 380 mgDRUGAdministered via intramuscular (IM) injection once every 4 weeks for 24 weeks during Part A, followed by once every 4 weeks for 52 weeks in Part B.
PlaceboDRUGAdministered via IM injection once every 4 weeks for 24 weeks during Part A, followed by VIVITROL® 380 mg via IM injection once every 4 weeks for 52 weeks in Part B.
VIVITROL 380 mgDRUGAdministered via IM injection once every 4 weeks.
Placebo for VIVITROL 380 mgDRUGAdministered via IM injection once every 4 weeks.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Primary Inclusion Criteria: * Written, informed consent * 18 years of age or older * Current diagnosis of opioid dependence, based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 4th Ed. (DSM-IV-TR) criteria * Voluntarily seeking treatment for opioid dependence * Completing or rece...

Countries:Russia
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Frequently asked questions about VIVITROL

What is VIVITROL used for?

VIVITROL is used for alcohol dependence and opiate dependence. It is a small molecule being developed by Alkermes plc for these psychiatric conditions. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and is considered investigational, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities.

What does VIVITROL target?

VIVITROL is a small molecule that contains naltrexone, an opioid antagonist. It works by blocking the effects of opioids and reducing alcohol cravings. The drug is being studied for its efficacy in treating alcohol dependence and opiate dependence in adult patients.

Who makes VIVITROL?

VIVITROL is being developed by Alkermes plc, a biopharmaceutical company. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of VIVITROL for alcohol dependence and opiate dependence. Alkermes plc is publicly traded under the ticker symbol ALKS.

What phase is VIVITROL in?

VIVITROL is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed two Phase 3 trials, one for alcohol dependence and one for opiate dependence. The drug is not yet approved and remains investigational, with ongoing research to support potential regulatory submissions.

What clinical trials is VIVITROL in?

VIVITROL has completed two Phase 3 clinical trials. The first, NCT00501631, evaluated the efficacy and safety of VIVITROL after enforced abstinence in 300 adults with alcohol dependence. The second, NCT00678418, assessed its efficacy and safety in 250 adults with opioid dependence in Russia.

Is VIVITROL the same as naltrexone?

VIVITROL is a brand name for a formulation of naltrexone, an opioid antagonist. It is designed as a long-acting injectable version of naltrexone. While the active ingredient is naltrexone, VIVITROL is a specific extended-release formulation developed by Alkermes plc for treating alcohol and opioid dependence.