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Pharmacologic Relapse Prevention for Alcoholic Smokers

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Nov 2, 1999

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Trial Information

Current as of July 27, 2024

Completed

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Description

The purpose of this trial was to recruit 292 recovering alcoholic smokers (abstinent from alcohol for a minimum of 1 year), who want to stop smoking and provide them with 100% nicotine replacement. The 100% nicotine replacement will be undertaken using a nicotine patch. By measuring their nicotine levels at study entry we can determine the patch dosing needed. The patch dosing will vary from 22 mg to 44 mg. Those who are able to achieve tobacco abstinence by week 8 will enter a relapse prevention phase for the remaining 44 weeks. In this phase, they will be randomized to active or placebo b...

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Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • History of alcohol dependence and at least one year of abstinence from alcohol intake.
  • Has a history of smoking 20 or more cigarettes per day for the prior year.
  • Can read and write English.
  • Stated ability to fully participate in the study and keep all scheduled appointments.
  • Has provided written informed consent.
  • General good health.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Recent history (within three months) of a clinically significant myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, serious cardiac arrhythmia or any other medical condition which the physician investigator deems incompatible with study participation.
  • Current major depression. A past history of major depression will not be an exclusionary criteria.
  • Current or previous use of bupropion (Wellbutrin).
  • Active non- nicotine drug dependence.
  • Past or current history of bipolar disorder, pain disorder or psychosis, schizophrenia, or other major psychiatric disorders.
  • Current medically indicated use of psychiatric drugs.
  • Females who are pregnant, lactating, or likely to become pregnant during the first year which includes the nicotine patch and bupropion (Wellbutrin) phase.
  • History of severe skin allergies or evidence of severe chronic skin disorders.
  • Current use of nicotine containing medication or tobacco products other than cigarettes.
  • Current use (within 30 days of initiation of patch therapy) of the following medications for smoking cessation: clonidine, buspirone, or doxepin.
  • A predisposition to seizures.
  • A history of or current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
  • Medical disorder that would interfere with the absorption, metabolism, or excretion of bupropion (Wellbutrin).

Attachments

readout_NCT00000457_2024-07-27.pdf

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NCT00000457_study_protocol.pdf

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About company

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, /ˈnaɪ.æd/) is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIAID's mission is to conduct basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

Contacts

JC

Jennifer Cobb

Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Locations

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

52 weeks and 76 weeks

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