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NCT Number: NCT04975347

Opioid Antagonism in Individuals Ascertained Through the Partners HealthCare Biobank

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of opioid antagonists on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in healthy subjects.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

About this study

Arm 1 Assignment: Individuals will be assigned to group 1 or group 2 based on their genetic features.

Arm 2 Assignment: Each study subject will serve as their own control.

Delivery of Interventions:

  • Prior to the study visit, subjects will undergo a review of their medical history and screening laboratories.
  • During the study, the subjects will complete the following
  • Arm 1: Undergo frequent blood sampling for up to 12 hours
  • Arm 2:
  • Period 1: Blood sampling q10 min for up to 12 hours
  • Period 2: Blood sampling q10 min for up to 12 hours with concurrent administration of naloxone bolus followed by a naloxone infusion

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion

  • Age 18-45 years (women) OR 18-60 years (men)
  • Genetic sequencing data available via Mass General Brigham Biobank
  • All medical conditions stable and well controlled
  • If applicable, willing to use birth control methods (as approved by a study medical professional) during protocol participation
  • Normal blood pressure (systolic BP < 140 mm Hg, diastolic < 90 mm Hg)
  • Negative urine drug screening panel
  • Hemoglobin within sex-specific reference range
  • For women, negative serum hCG pregnancy test

Exclusion

  • Any condition (medical, mental, or behavioral) that, in the opinion of a study investigator, would likely interfere with participation in/completion of the protocol
  • Current or recent use of a medication (including hormonal replacement) that, in the opinion of a study investigator, can modulate the reproductive axis and, if applicable, unwilling to complete an appropriate washout for that particular medication and its method of administration
  • Current or recent use of a medication that affects the opioid pathway
  • Active illicit drug use
  • Excessive alcohol consumption (> 10 drinks/week)
  • For women, pregnant or breastfeeding

Treatment and study plan

naloxone

Drug

One bolus and one infusion of naloxone

Primary outcomes

  1. Average change in Luteinizing Hormone (LH) pulse frequency

    Time frame: Two 12-hour periods

    Change in LH pulse frequency before and during naloxone infusion

  2. Difference in Average LH Pulse Frequency

    Time frame: one 12-hour period

    difference in LH pulse frequency between variant-carriers and control participants

Secondary outcomes

  1. Average change in LH pulse amplitude

    Time frame: Two 12-hour periods

    Change in LH pulse amplitude before and during naloxone infusion

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stephanie B. Seminara, MD

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jul 23, 2021
Registry last updated
Feb 18, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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