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New treatment option for Smoking
Official title Effects of a Specific Substance in Smokers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04281979
What this study is testing
What is Study Agent?
Study Agent is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for smoking.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Although rates of cigarette use are declining, the proportion of nondaily smokers is rising, particularly among young adults. Among young adults, nondaily smoking is associated with negative health consequences and, for some, may lead to the establishment of life-long smoking patterns.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participants must be 21-40 years old
- Right-handed
- Fluent in English
- Report smoking cigarettes or e-cigarettes 1-27 days in the past month
- Report binge drinking based on NIAAA criteria (5 or more drinks per occasion for males, 4 or more drinks per occasion for females) at least 1 time in...
You likely can't join if
- Seeking treatment for substance use (e.g. nicotine or alcohol use)
- Moderate or Severe Nicotine Dependence
- Current alcohol use disorder
- Illicit substance use other than marijuana use in the past year
- Marijuana use more than 10 times in the past year
- Major neurological or medical illness - Significant head trauma - Current use of medication affecting the central nervous system
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must be 21-40 years old
- Right-handed
- Fluent in English
- Report smoking cigarettes or e-cigarettes 1-27 days in the past month
- Report binge drinking based on NIAAA criteria (5 or more drinks per occasion for males, 4 or more drinks per occasion for females) at least 1 time in the past 90 days without adverse incident
- Seeking treatment for substance use (e.g. nicotine or alcohol use)
- Moderate or Severe Nicotine Dependence
- Current alcohol use disorder
- Illicit substance use other than marijuana use in the past year
- Marijuana use more than 10 times in the past year
- Major neurological or medical illness - Significant head trauma - Current use of medication affecting the central nervous system
- MRI contraindications (e.g. irremovable metal on the body or pregnancy)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Portland, Oregon, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Portland, Oregon, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.