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Do Treatments for Smoking Cessation Affect Alcohol Drinking? Study 1: Nicotine Replacement Therapy
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating 21mg transdermal nicotine patch (Nicoderm CQ), 1mg nicotine nasal spray, and 1 other intervention for Alcohol Drinking. Completed, enrolled 22 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study examines the effect of combined nicotine replacement therapy (transdermal patch + nasal spray vs. transdermal patch + placebo nasal spray) on reactivity to alcohol and self-administration behavior.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
21mg transdermal nicotine patch
two 0.5mg/sprays, one to each nostril (dose = 1mg) The nicotine nasal spray is formulated by the Investigational Drug Service at Yale-New Haven Hospital. It is similar in concentration to Nicotrol.
saline combined with capsaicin to mimic the brief nasal irritation from active nicotine spray The placebo nasal spray is formulated by the Investigational Drug Service at Yale-New Haven Hospital.