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Nicotine

Generic Name
Nicotine
Brand Names
Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Nicotrol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H14N2
CAS Number
54-11-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6M3C89ZY6R
Background

Nicotine is highly toxic alkaloid. It is the prototypical agonist at nicotinic cholinergic receptors where it dramatically stimulates neurons and ultimately blocks synaptic transmission. Nicotine is also important medically because of its presence in tobacco smoke.

Indication

For the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms and as an aid to smoking cessation.

Associated Conditions
Withdrawal Nicotine
Associated Therapies
Smoking cessation therapy

Combination of Acupuncture, Auricular Acupressure and Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Smoking
Interventions
Other: Acupuncture
Other: Sham acupressure
Behavioral: Smoking cessation counseling
Other: Auricular acupressure
Other: Sham acupuncture
First Posted Date
2025-04-16
Last Posted Date
2025-05-11
Lead Sponsor
The University of Hong Kong
Target Recruit Count
270
Registration Number
NCT06931054
Locations
🇭🇰

School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

iCanQuit Smoking Cessation Among Hispanic Adults

Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
Interventions
Device: iCanQuit Smartphone App Smoking Cessation Program
Other: Survey Administration
Other: Interview
First Posted Date
2025-02-06
Last Posted Date
2025-02-19
Lead Sponsor
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
854
Registration Number
NCT06811038
Locations
🇺🇸

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium, Seattle, Washington, United States

Oral Nicotine Pouches Versus Nicotine Replacement Therapy to Reduce Cigarette Use for Smokers in Rural Appalachia

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
Interventions
Procedure: Carbon Monoxide Measurement
Other: Internet-Based Intervention
Other: Survey Administration
First Posted Date
2025-01-08
Last Posted Date
2025-04-08
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
1000
Registration Number
NCT06763536
Locations
🇺🇸

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Evaluating the Impact of Quitting Using Executive Function Strategy Training (QUEST) on Smoking Cessation in Homeless Young Adult Smokers

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
Interventions
Procedure: Biospecimen Collection
Procedure: Cognitive Assessment
Other: Interview
Behavioral: Smoking Cessation Intervention
Other: Survey Administration
Other: Tobacco Cessation Counseling
First Posted Date
2024-12-20
Last Posted Date
2024-12-20
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
27
Registration Number
NCT06745154
Locations
🇺🇸

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Compensatory Behavior of E-cig Users in Response to Reduced Nicotine E-liquids

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Nicotine Addiction
Electronic Cigarette Use
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-09-19
Last Posted Date
2024-09-27
Lead Sponsor
Rochester Institute of Technology
Target Recruit Count
72
Registration Number
NCT06602492
Locations
🇺🇸

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, United States

The Options 2 Study

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Smoker
Smoking Cessation
Interventions
Drug: Mini Nicotine lozenges
First Posted Date
2024-09-19
Last Posted Date
2025-04-22
Lead Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Target Recruit Count
300
Registration Number
NCT06595459
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Rural Smoking Cessation

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Smoking Cessation
Interventions
Drug: Nicoderm CQ nicotine patch
First Posted Date
2024-09-05
Last Posted Date
2025-01-16
Lead Sponsor
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Target Recruit Count
272
Registration Number
NCT06584929

Adaptive Use of Nicotine Substitution to Maintain Smoking Reduction/Abstinence in Nicotine Responders

Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Harm Reduction
Smoking Cessation
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-08-15
Last Posted Date
2025-05-21
Lead Sponsor
Rose Research Center, LLC
Target Recruit Count
150
Registration Number
NCT06554873
Locations
🇺🇸

Rose Research Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

C-Raven, a Virtual Tobacco Cessation Intervention in the Community

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Tobacco Dependence
Interventions
Behavioral: C-Raven Virtual Tobacco Cessation Counseling
Other: Community Health Worker
Other: Lung Cancer Screening
First Posted Date
2024-08-09
Last Posted Date
2024-11-12
Lead Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT06545669
Locations
🇺🇸

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Nicotine Dependence: An Effectiveness-Implementation Trial

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Tobacco Use Disorder
Psychiatric Disorder
Nicotine Dependence
Interventions
Device: Brainsway H4 deep Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) coil
First Posted Date
2024-08-02
Last Posted Date
2024-08-02
Lead Sponsor
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT06534047
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