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NCT00621777 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

A Study of Varenicline for Prevention of Relapse to Smoking in Patients With Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
247
Enrollment target

NCT00621777: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

NCT00621777 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 247 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00621777, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
247 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Varenicline (Chantix) is a smoking cessation treatment that was approved in 2006 by the FDA for treatment of nicotine dependence and may be particularly beneficial in smokers with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Early experience with varenicline indicates that it will be effective for smoking cessation in schizophrenia and in addition, has the potential to be therapeutic for cognitive dysfunction in this population. In addition, more data is needed to evaluate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of Varenicline in people with bipolar disorder. To assess this possibility, we will evaluate the safety and efficacy of 12 months of varenicline in schizophrenia or bipolar disorder patients who are able to quit smoking in the short term with this treatment. To do so, we will enroll 324 smokers with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder from 6 mental health clinics in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Michigan and Minnesota into an open, 12-week smoking cessation program that includes varenicline added to weekly group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Those who achieve at least 2 weeks of continuous abstinence during the last 2 weeks of the open intervention will be randomized to the relapse prevention phase: a 40-week, double blind, placebo-controlled trial of varenicline at the dose used to quit smoking added to a tapering CBT schedule. Participants will then discontinue study medications and behavioral treatment and enter a 3-month follow up phase.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Varenicline

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 247 participants
Start Date 2008-02
Est. Completion 2013-05
Phase Phase 4

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00621777

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00621777 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 247 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00621777 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00621777 about?

NCT00621777 is a clinical study titled "A Study of Varenicline for Prevention of Relapse to Smoking in Patients With Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder". Varenicline (Chantix) is a smoking cessation treatment that was approved in 2006 by the FDA for treatment of nicotine dependence and may be particularly beneficial in smokers with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Early experience with varenicline indicates that it will be effective for smoking ces...

What is the current status of trial NCT00621777?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 247 participants. The study started on 2008-02. Estimated completion is 2013-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00621777?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Varenicline (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00621777?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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