Amid fentanyl crisis, first-of-its-kind study to evaluate expanded methadone access

Now, amid calls to dramatically expand methadone access, a team of addiction researchers is looking for answers. A new clinical trial, set to launch this year, will attempt to directly compare patients’ ability to remain in treatment when prescribed buprenorphine or methadone in an office setting — the first study of its kind in the fentanyl era.