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Human Studies


2022 Jan 10


J Consult Clin Psychol

Changes in pain during buprenorphine maintenance treatment among patients with opioid use disorder and chronic pain.

Authors

Edwards KA, Vowles KE, McHugh KR, Venner KL, Witkiewitz K
J Consult Clin Psychol. 2022 Jan 10.
PMID: 35007092.

Abstract

Opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain frequently co-occur. Little is known about changes in pain during buprenorphine/naloxone (BUP/NX) maintenance and whether outcomes vary by pain levels. The present study examined changes in pain intensity and pain interference over 12 weeks of BUP/NX maintenance among participants with OUD and chronic pain ( = 194). Differences in outcomes were assessed during BUP/NX maintenance (Week 12) and 2 months following a BUP/NX taper (Week 24).