Status:
COMPLETED
Examining the Effect of the Nicotine Patch in Male and Female Smokers - 3
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Conditions:
Drug Addiction
Smoking Cessation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Treatment studies have demonstrated that current smoking cessation techniques are less effective for women. The purpose of this study is to determine the role that gender plays in the effectiveness of...
Detailed Description
Currently,about 70 percent of smokers who try to quit by using smoking cessation treatments are unsuccessful. Treatment studies have demonstrated that current smoking cessation techniques are less eff...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria include, but are not limited to:
- 18-50 years of age Smokes 15 cigarettes/day for at least 2 years Healthy (as determined by a brief study physical with medical doctor) Displays understanding of cognitive tasks.
- Exclusion Criteria include, but are not limited to:
- History of chronic health problems or psychiatric conditions History of cardiovascular disease, low or high blood pressure, seizures, head injuries requiring hospital care, peptic ulcer, or diabetes Pregnancy (tested by urinalysis) Scores greater than 17 on the Beck Depression Inventory Lack of a high school degree or GED
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00390559
Start Date
October 1 2005
End Date
March 1 2008
Last Update
July 18 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University - Clinical Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298