At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 38 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Varenicline +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Varenicline 0.5mgfrom record
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Neural Substrates of Varenicline's (Chantix®) Efficacy for Smoking Cessation
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Varenicline and Placebo for Nicotine Dependence. Completed, enrolled 38 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This project aims to define mechanisms through which varenicline might be an effective smoking cessation medication.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsNicotine Dependence
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsPfizer, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartNov 2007
First PostedJan 2008
Primary CompletionAug 2008
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJan 28, 2008
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2007
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2008
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 9 monthsPosted 18.4 years ago
Interventions
Vareniclinedrug
Day 1 - Day 3 0.5mg once daily Day 4 - Day 7 0.5mg twice daily Day 8 - Day 13 1.0mg twice daily
Placebodrug
Participants will take placebo pills for 13 days using the same regimen as the varenicline study period.