The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit has a number of opportunities to participate in clinical studies as a research volunteer. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the study but are generally open to both men and women at least 18 years of age. These research projects are currently looking for people who are:

Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder Needed for a Research Study on Sleep

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking volunteers for a research study. Individuals who are currently using heroin or fentanyl and would like to initiate buprenorphine treatment may be eligible. This research study is evaluating if a sleep medication, Belsomra® (suvorexant), is effective in improving sleep and treatment outcomes in persons initiating buprenorphine maintenance. You may be eligible if you are: between the ages of 18-65, have opioid use disorder, and are interested in starting buprenorphine treatment. Participation requires a screening visit that last about an hour, a five-day stay in residential treatment, two follow-up visits, and completing daily questionnaires on a smart phone. There is no charge for treatment or medications provided in this study. Compensation up to $1130 will be provided.
Call us to find out more at (443) 470-9862 or email us at OpioidSleep@jh.edu. Principal Investigator: Andrew S. Huhn, Ph.D. Protocol: IRB00301337.

Patients on Medication-Assisted Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder Needed for a Sleep Disturbance Research Study

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking volunteers for a research study, who are currently enrolled in a treatment program for opioid use disorder (OUD) and are prescribed Methadone or Vivitrol. This research study is evaluating if a sleep medication, Belsomra® (suvorexant), is effective in improving sleep and stress during OUD recovery. You may be eligible if you are: between the ages of 21-65, currently enrolled in an addiction treatment program for OUD, currently prescribed Methadone or Vivitrol. Participation requires a 2 screen visits that last about an hour, and 9 weekly visits that last about 30 minutes. Compensation up to $1000 will be provided. Call us to find out more at (443) 681-9026 or email us at 2001morexin@jhu.edu. PI: Andrew S. Huhn, Ph.D. Protocol: IRB00223942.

Volunteers with Opioid Use Disorder Needed for Research Study

Are you physically dependent on opioids? Do you have symptoms when you try to stop using? This clinical research study at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus involves supervised opioid withdrawal in a residential setting. The goal of the study is to examine an FDA-cleared medical device that might lessen the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. You must have opioid use disorder and be 18 to 65 years old to participate. Participation requires an inpatient stay of 16-20 days. Duration of the study is about 3 weeks. Compensation up to and between $1230 and $1530 may be provided. Call (410) 989- 1756. PI: Eric Strain, M.D. Protocol # IRB00241133