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New Approaches to Smoking Cessation in Heavy Drinkers
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Varenicline for Nicotine Dependence and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to develop and test an integrated cognitive-behavioral intervention for smoking and alcohol among heavy drinking smokers. The current pre-pilot phase will be used to refine this protocol for the subsequent randomized, controlled pilot phase. The current study phase has two parts: 1) an intake session and brief physical; 2) a 12-week treatment phase in which participants receive varenicline (Chantix) and weekly, personalized counseling.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
12-weeks of treatment. Dose will be titrated as follows: Days 1-3: 1 0.5mg tablet once per day Days 4-7: 1 0.5mg tablet twice per day Day 8 - Week 11: 1 1mg tablet twice per day