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Topiramate to Aid Smoking Cessation in Recovering Alcohol Dependent Men
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Topiramate and Placebo for Nicotine Dependence and Alcohol Dependence. Completed, enrolled 132 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether topiramate is effective as an aid to smoking cessation for recovering alcohol dependent men.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Topiramate will be titrated over 5 weeks to a maximum dosage of 200 mg according to the following schedule: 25mg daily for days 1-7, 50mg daily for days 8-14, 75mg daily for days 15-21, 100mg daily for days 22-28, 150mg daily for days 29-35, 200mg daily for days 36-42. Maximum dosage will be maintained for 6 weeks, followed by a one-week taper-off period (100mg daily for 4 days and 50mg daily for 3 days).
Placebo/study medication will be administered in opaque capsules in an identical fashion to maintain the double-blind study design.