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Non-Nicotine Agents for Smoking Cessation

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Tobacco Use Disorder
Registration Number
NCT00108537
Lead Sponsor
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine which is the better approach to smoking cessation in veterans: bupropion combined with transdermal nicotine or high dose nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) using transdermal nicotine combined with nicotine inhaler.

Detailed Description

This study is a two-arm open-label, randomized controlled trial of bupropion combined with transdermal nicotine versus high dose NRT (transdermal nicotine and nicotine inhaler) with all subjects receiving a behavioral counseling program for smoking cessation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Readiness to set a quit date in the next two weeks,
  • Current smoking of at least 15 cigarettes a day
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Current untreated depression or receiving treatment for depression,
  • History of seizures, major head injury, or other predisposition for seizures
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Denver VA Medical Center

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Denver, Colorado, United States

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