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N/A Completed N=294 Treatment

Smoking Cessation Using Motivational Therapy and Varenicline

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00701896 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
294
Serious AEs
0.4%
Results posted
Jan 2021
Primary outcomePrimary: To Determine the Safety of Varenicline in PLWH Who Smoke — 13; 38; 3; 4 Participants

Summary

People that are infected with HIV appear to be especially susceptible to the adverse effects of cigarette smoking. The purpose of this study is to determine if quitting smoking by using a specialized smoking cessation treatment can prevent one from developing accelerated lung damage, particularly emphysema.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
To Determine the Safety of Varenicline in PLWH Who Smoke
13; 38; 3; 4; 11; 8
SECONDARY
To Determine the Efficacy of Varenicline for Smoking Cessation Among PLWH Who Smoke
13; 30; 5; 19; 4; 18

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 18 years of age and older;
  • diagnosis of HIV;
  • self-reported smoking on a daily basis;
  • provide informed written consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • persons with active psychosis or impaired mental status as judged by the clinic staff and confirmed with a Mini-Mental Status Exam)
  • unable to understand spoken English
  • age less than 18 years.
  • pregnant women
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00701896). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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