Examining the Effect of the Nicotine Patch in Male & Female Smokers

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Treatment studies have demonstrated that current smoking cessation techniques are less effective for women. The purpose of this study is to determine the role that gender plays in the effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy. In addition, the purpose of this study is to determine whether men and women differ in their response to smoking-related stimuli (e.g., taste or smell of a lit cigarette). Conclusions drawn from this study may help to improve cessation interventions for all smokers, particularly women.

Clinical Trial Description

Currently,about 70 percent of smokers who try to quit by using smoking cessation treatments are unsuccessful. Treatment studies have demonstrated that current smoking cessation techniques are less effective for women. There is no clear explanation for this difference, but it may involve a differential response to nicotine replacement treatments (NRTs) and/or smoking-related stimuli. For women, NRT may be less effective at suppressing withdrawal or blunting the effects of smoking during a quit attempt. Women may also be more sensitive to smoking-related stimuli, suc has the taste, sight, or smell of cigarette smoke. Tailoring treatments to the separate needs of smoker subgroups , such as men and women, my produce better cessation outcomes. The purpose of this study is to assess whether men and women differ in the their response to NRT (i.e., transdermal nicotine) and smoking-related stimuli.

Participants in this double-blind, dose-comparison study will complete separate sessions in random order.

Each session will last approximately 6.5 hours and will correspond to a transdermal patch dose (0 or 21mg) and cigarette type (denicotinized and nicotinized). Objectively verified cigarette abstinence will be required before each session. Sessions will occur at least 48 hours apart to avoid carryover. At the beginning of each session a patch will be placed on the participant's back and at 4, 5, and 6 hours after patch application the participant will smoke a cigarette (all identifying marking on the cigarette will be covered for blinding purposes). Physiological, subjective, cognitive, and smoking behavior outcomes will be collected during study visits. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Pharmacodynamics Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Basic Science

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00390559
Study type	Interventional
Source	Virginia Commonwealth University
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	October 2005
Completion date	March 2008

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Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
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