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N/A N=369 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Cessation in Non-Daily Smokers

Smoking

Enrolled (actual)
369
Serious AEs
6.2%
Results posted
May 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Smoking Cessation, Continuous 6-month Abstinence — 13; 10 Participants — p=0.46

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
active nicotine gum (Drug); Standard behavioral therapy (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Brian Primack
Primary completion
Jan 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Smoking Cessation, Continuous 6-month Abstinence
13; 10 0.46
SECONDARY
Characteristics of Quit and Relapse Process - Craving
16.68; 57.09 <0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Characteristics of Quit and Relapse Process - Negative Affect
49.13; 51.96 <0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Characteristics of Quit and Relapse Process - Saw No Smoking Cues
83.64; 59.11 <0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Characteristics of Quit and Relapse Process - No Others Smoking Nearby
90.42; 66.82 <0.0001 sig

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of as-needed oral Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - 2 mg nicotine gum - for smoking cessation in non-daily, or intermittent, smokers, and to study the process of relapse in ITS, using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 18 years old or older
  • Smoking for at least 3 years
  • Smoking non-daily for at least one year (< or = 27 days/month)
  • Smoke at least weekly
  • Intention to quit smoking within the next month and a desire to receive behavioral and medication treatment
  • Willing and able to come to the laboratory for 8 visits over a 14-week period, as well as a ninth and final visit 6 months after their quit date
  • Willing to monitor behavior via an electronic diary for 8 weeks
  • Able to read and write English (in order to understand questionnaires and study instructions)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Regular use of any form of tobacco other than cigarettes
  • Recent or severe mental illness (uncontrolled severe depression or mood symptoms, active hallucinations, and or hospitalization in the past month for a psychiatric condition)
  • Night and/or 'swing' shift work (which complicates EMA schedules)
  • Known plans to relocate or move from the Pittsburgh area within the coming 6 months
  • Received cessation treatment within past year
  • Use of bupropion or varenicline in past 2 months
  • Past use of nicotine gum (to avoid un-blinding)
  • Contraindication to NRT
  • (for women) Current pregnancy or breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant during the next 2 months
  • Member of the same household already participating
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02168855). 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.

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