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A Pilot Study of the Neural Correlates of Treatment Effect on Nicotine Craving

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Tobacco Use Disorder
Registration Number
NCT00208858
Lead Sponsor
Emory University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to gather pilot data to determine feasibility of and guide the development of a larger clinical trial investigating the effects of topiramate as an adjunct to nicotine replacement therapy and behavioral counseling in smoking cessation treatment. It is hypothesized that topiramate will decrease nicotine craving and result in improved outcomes for smoking cessation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male, between ages of 18-55
  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for nicotine dependence
  • Smoke at least 20 cigarettes per day
  • Motivated to quit smoking
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Serious or unstable medical conditions
  • Current psychiatric disorder requiring medication or treatment
  • Taking medication that create risk of interaction with study drug
  • Current participation in another smoking cessation treatment
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Atlanta VA Medical Center

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Decatur, Georgia, United States

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