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A Second Study of NicVAX/Placebo as an Aid for Smoking Cessation

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Smoking Cessation
Registration Number
NCT01102114
Lead Sponsor
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate NicVAX as an aid to smoking cessation for long term abstinence.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1000
Inclusion Criteria
  • Current smoker who smokes at least 10 cigarettes a day during the past year and wants to quit smoking.
  • Smokers who are in good general health.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior exposure to NicVAX or any other nicotine vaccine.
  • Use of systemic steroids.
  • Cancer or cancer treatment in the last 5 years.
  • HIV infection.
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence within 12 months.
  • Significant cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, psychiatric and/or respiratory disease.
  • Inability to fulfill all visits for approximately 52 weeks.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluate NicVAX as an aid to smoking cessation for long term abstinence (by subject self-report and carbon monoxide confirmation).One year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluate abstinence rates at multiple intervals (by subject self-report and carbon monoxide confirmation).One year
Evaluate safety based on adverse events.One year
Evaluate immunology based on serum antibody concentration.One year
Evaluate withdrawal symptoms, smoking satisfaction, cigarette consumption and nicotine dependence (based on subject self-report).One year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NicVAX Investigator

🇺🇸

Charleston, West Virginia, United States

NicVAX Investigator
🇺🇸Charleston, West Virginia, United States

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