Participant experiences in a pilot study for methamphetamine withdrawal treatment: Implications for retention

Original research
par
Acheson, Liam S. et al

Date de publication

2024

Géographie

Australia

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study seeks to understand the experiences of people who completed a clinical trial of lisdexamfetamine for the treatment of acute methamphetamine withdrawal.

Constatations/points à retenir

Participants described how research procedures, the research setting, and the investigational product affected their experiences while enrolled in a clinical trial. Of particular importance to participants were transparent and low burden trial procedures, a welcoming trial environment, trusting relationships and effective communication, which were linked with the participants’ subsequent decision to remain enrolled in the trial.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Thematic analysis of open-ended, semi-structured interviews with eight people who participated in an inpatient clinical trial of lisdexamfetamine for acute methamphetamine withdrawal

Mots clés

Withdrawal
About PWUD
Stimulants
Substitution/OAT