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NCT03495024 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Smoking Cessation With Varenicline in Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic-Induced Neurological Symptoms as Correlates

A Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, sponsored by Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
10
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03495024: Recruiting Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, sponsored by Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center.

NCT03495024 is a Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 219-participant average among 315 other Schizophrenia trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03495024, a Phase 4 study of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
10 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

To test the feasibility of studying effects of smoking cessation with varenicline on antipsychotic drug-induced neurological side effects, we propose a 12 week pilot study of smoking cessation treatment with varenicline in 10 schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder patients who are actively smoking and have pre-existing TD while receiving stable doses of antipsychotics. Subjects will be followed after a 2 week baseline period to assess changes in smoking status and neurological symptoms using standardized rating scales. The aim is to examine clinically significant effects on antipsychotic-induced neurological side effects that may warrant further investigation.

Primary Outcome

Self-reported 7-day point prevalence of abstinence prior to week 12

Interventions

  • DRUG Varenicline

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 10 participants
Start Date 2019-01-01
Est. Completion 2020-06-30
Phase Phase 4

What NCT03495024 shows while recruiting

NCT03495024 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 219-participant average among 315 other Schizophrenia trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

The record links to 5 conditions, with Schizophrenia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Varenicline is the first listed.

NCT03495024 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03495024 about?

NCT03495024 is a clinical study titled "Smoking Cessation With Varenicline in Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic-Induced Neurological Symptoms as Correlates". To test the feasibility of studying effects of smoking cessation with varenicline on antipsychotic drug-induced neurological side effects, we propose a 12 week pilot study of smoking cessation treatment with varenicline in 10 schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder patients who are actively smokin...

What is the current status of trial NCT03495024?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2019-01-01. Estimated completion is 2020-06-30.

What conditions does trial NCT03495024 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Tobacco Smoking, Tardive Dyskinesia, Parkinsonism.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03495024?

The interventions under investigation include: Varenicline (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03495024?

This trial is sponsored by Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, which has 13 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03495024 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03495024's enrollment target sits among peer trials

10 309th of 315 higher than 4 of 315 other Schizophrenia trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03495024, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT03495024 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.