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Varenicline for Cognitive Deficits and Cigarette Smoking in Schizophrenia - Efficacy and Predictors, Independent Investigator Study
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Varenicline and Placebo for varenicline for Schizophrenia and Cigarette Smoking. Completed, enrolled 93 participants across 4 sites in 3 countries.
Detailed Summary
This is a 8-week double-blind placebo controlled parallel group study of the efficacy of varenicline (Chantix) for smoking cessation in schizophrenic patients, and its effect on cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia.At some sits evaluation of smoking measures is extended to 12 weeks. Correlations will be made with biological predictors of efficacy: a) measures of nicotinic receptors in lymphocytes b) DNMT1 and GAD67 mRNA in lymphocytes. Subjects will be current cigarette smokers or history of regular smokers.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Varenicline 1-2 mg/day
Placebo