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New treatment option for Tobacco
Official title Combination Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Cytisine, or Varenicline for Smoking Cessation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06832085
What this study is testing
What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Nicotine patch plus NRT gum or lozenge)?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Nicotine patch plus NRT gum or lozenge) is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for tobacco.
Also referred to as Nicotine Replacement Therapy gum, Nicotine Replacement Therapy lozenge.
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
- The purpose of this vanguard trial is to test whether clients of Sun Life are willing to join in a quit smoking program that offers counselling and tobacco cessation products to all participants over a 12-month period. The study team will track the safety and usage of 3 types of cessation products as well as the effectiveness of a virtual pharmacy (i.e.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults (≥18 years)
- Current cigarette smokers (more than 5 cigarettes per day) who are interested in reducing or quitting in the next 6 months.
- Able to provide informed consent.
- Living in Ontario, Canada
You likely can't join if
- Contraindications to any of the study medications (NRT, cytisine, varenicline).
- Actively using one of the study medications in the past 7 days.
- Actively enrolled in another formal smoking cessation program.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
- Unable to engage in follow-up for any reason (for example an acute mental illness, cognitive impairment, unable to speak English or French).
- Other conditions deemed by the study team to interfere with participation or outcomes in the opinion of the study investigator (for example acutely...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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.