Status:
COMPLETED
Concurrent Alcohol and Smoking Treatment: Effects on Alcohol Relapse Risk
Lead Sponsor:
Yale University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Conditions:
Tobacco Use Cessation
Alcohol-related Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The majority of individuals with alcohol problems remain current smokers, and the negative health consequences of smoking among these individuals are substantial. This study will investigate the impac...
Detailed Description
Objectives: Most alcohol and drug treatment programs do not systematically address cigarette smoking during treatment. One obstacle is a concern that smoking cessation early in recovery might increas...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- DSM-IV criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence
- Age 18 or older
- English speaking
- Smoking 1 or more cigarettes/day
- Male or female veterans eligible for VA healthcare
- Female nonveterans also eligible
Exclusion
- Allergy or hypersensitivity to nicotine or adhesives used in nicotine patch
- Weigh less than 100 lbs
- Lack of interest in stopping smoking
- Pregnant or lactating females or females not practicing acceptable form of contraception
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
151 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00861146
Start Date
April 1 2009
End Date
March 1 2013
Last Update
April 3 2020
Active Locations (2)
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Newington, Connecticut, United States, 06111
2
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06516