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The Effect of Varenicline (Chantix) and Bupropion (Zyban) on Smoking Lapse Behavior
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating varenicline, bupropion, and 1 other intervention for Smoking Lapse Behavior. Completed, enrolled 62 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine how smoking cessation medications (varenicline, bupropion) affect the ability to resist smoking and also subsequent ad-lib smoking in non-treatment seeking daily smokers.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
2mg/day, with 1-week lead-in medication period The starting dose is 0.5 mg/day for days 1-2, followed by 0.5mg twice daily for days 3-5 and then 1mg twice daily for days 4-7. 1mg administered during laboratory session (day 8).
300mg/day, with 1-week lead-in medication period The starting dose is 150mg/day for days 1-3, 300mg/day for days 4-7. 300mg administered during laboratory session (day 8).
Placebo