What Researchers Did
A qualitative study explored how adults receiving methadone for opioid use disorder experienced withdrawal symptoms, sleep issues, and their participation in a hyperbaric oxygen treatment trial.
What They Found
Researchers interviewed six adults receiving methadone for opioid use disorder and found that all participants reported poor sleep and disturbed sleep patterns. After participating in a hyperbaric oxygen treatment study, more than half of these individuals reported improved or eliminated withdrawal symptoms, and all six participants noted an improvement in their sleep quality.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This study's findings are limited by its small convenience sample size of six participants, which means the results may not apply to a larger population.