Demographic characteristics
| VARIABLE | BUPRENORPHINE ARM (N = 13) | CLONIDINE ARM (N = 13) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, y | 38.85 | 38.38 | .925 |
| Sex, n (%) | |||
| • Women | 9 (69) | 6 (46) | |
| • Men | 4 (31) | 7 (54) | .43 |
| History of OAT, n (%) | 8 (62) | 2 (15) | .041 |
| Location, n (%) | |||
| • Lives in GTA | 6 (46) | 9 (69) | .428 |
| • NFA | 3 (23) | 1 (8) | |
| IVDU, n (%) | |||
| • Past year* | 6 (46) | 4 (31) | .78 |
| • Lifetime | 8 (62) | 5 (38) | .353 |
↵* Missing data—not reported by some patients.
GTA—greater Toronto area, IVDU—intravenous drug use, NFA—no fixed address, OAT—opioid agonist treatment.