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NCT05176418 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Early Phase 1

IV Pulsed-Nicotine as a Model of Smoking: The Effects of Dose and Delivery Rate

A Early Phase 1 study of Nicotine Dependence, sponsored by Yale University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Early Phase 1
Development phase
70
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05176418: Recruiting Early Phase 1 study of Nicotine Dependence, sponsored by Yale University.

NCT05176418 is a Early Phase 1 study of Nicotine Dependence that is actively recruiting participants, run by Yale University. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, below the 186-participant average among 67 other Nicotine Dependence trials with a reported enrollment target (62% 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

NCT05176418, a Early Phase 1 study of Nicotine Dependence, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Yale University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Early Phase 1
Development phase
70 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This project will examine the impact of the nicotine dose and delivery rate on nicotine's abuse potential, versus its potentially beneficial effects on smoking urges and withdrawal. Will use pulsed IV nicotine administration which closely matches nicotine delivery by inhaled tobacco use.

Primary Outcome

The DEQ measures Good Drug Effect and consists of 11 questions with total score range from 0-100. Higher scores indicate more positive effects.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG low dose Nicotine
  • DRUG high dose Nicotine

Study Locations (1)

Connecticut

  • VA Healthcare System - West Haven

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 70 participants
Start Date 2022-09-09
Est. Completion 2026-02-01
Phase Early Phase 1
Yale University

1,492 total trials

What NCT05176418 shows while recruiting

NCT05176418 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 70 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 186-participant average among 67 other Nicotine Dependence trials with a reported enrollment target (62% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Nicotine Dependence appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which low dose Nicotine is the first listed.

NCT05176418 reports a single indexed study location in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05176418 about?

NCT05176418 is a clinical study titled "IV Pulsed-Nicotine as a Model of Smoking: The Effects of Dose and Delivery Rate". This project will examine the impact of the nicotine dose and delivery rate on nicotine's abuse potential, versus its potentially beneficial effects on smoking urges and withdrawal. Will use pulsed IV nicotine administration which closely matches nicotine delivery by inhaled tobacco use.

What is the current status of trial NCT05176418?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Early Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2022-09-09. Estimated completion is 2026-02-01.

What conditions does trial NCT05176418 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Nicotine Dependence.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05176418?

The interventions under investigation include: low dose Nicotine (DRUG), high dose Nicotine (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05176418?

This trial is sponsored by Yale University, which has 1,492 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05176418 being conducted?

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

Similar trials for Nicotine Dependence

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT05176418's enrollment target sits among peer trials

70 46th of 67 higher than 22 of 67 other Nicotine Dependence trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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

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