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New treatment option for Tobacco Cessation
Official title Extended Intervention for Tobacco Use (EXIT) for People Experiencing Homelessness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07148232
What this study is testing
What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is an investigational medicine, given as a monthly infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for tobacco cessation.
Also referred to as NRT.
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
- This study is investigating tobacco use and providing tobacco treatment among people experiencing homelessness in California, in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study.
- Ability of individual to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it.
- Staying at the recruitment site and meeting criteria for homelessness as defined by the Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing Act.
- Current smoking (smoking at least 5 cigarettes per day (cpd), verified via expired carbon monoxide (CO) \>= 8 ppm using Micro+pro Smokerlyzer).
You likely can't join if
- Contraindication to any study-related procedure or assessment.
- Reasons that preclude the use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) (e.g., pregnancy or myocardial infarction in the past two weeks).
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study.
- Ability of individual to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it.
- Staying at the recruitment site and meeting criteria for homelessness as defined by the Homeless Emergency and Rapid Transition to Housing Act.
- Current smoking (smoking at least 5 cigarettes per day (cpd), verified via expired carbon monoxide (CO) \>= 8 ppm using Micro+pro Smokerlyzer).
- Having an intention to quit smoking within the next six months.
- English speaking.
- Contraindication to any study-related procedure or assessment.
- Reasons that preclude the use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) (e.g., pregnancy or myocardial infarction in the past two weeks).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- San Francisco, California, 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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include San Francisco, California, 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.