Status:
COMPLETED
Brain Reaction to Treatment of Nicotine Dependence
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Nicotine Dependence
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-60 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study was to determine how the treatments for cigarette craving work. Hypothesis: During exposure to cigarette-related cues, heavy smokers will have greater reductions in regional ...
Detailed Description
PET and fMRI scanning were used to examine brain activity and activation in cigarette smokers in response to cigarette-related cues.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Heavy smoker, more than one pack per day
- Free of medical conditions or medications that affect brain activity
- Not pregnant
Exclusion
- Drug or alcohol dependence Mental Illness Pregnancy Medications that affect brain function Unstable medical conditions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
104 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00108173
Start Date
October 1 2002
End Date
June 1 2011
Last Update
April 9 2013
Active Locations (1)
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1
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West LA
West Los Angeles, California, United States, 90073