Status:

COMPLETED

Human Laboratory Study of Varenicline and Bupropion for Nicotine Dependence

Lead Sponsor:

University of Minnesota

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Pfizer

Conditions:

Nicotine Dependence

Nicotine Withdrawal

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The objective of this proposal is to elucidate effects of bupropion SR + varenicline on smoking-cessation related processes in early abstinence using a human laboratory model. A within-subjects design...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years and up.
  • Smoked at least 10 cigarettes/day for at least 1 year.
  • English speaking and reading.
  • Females who are of childbearing potential must practice effective contraception and meet the following criteria:
  • Are instructed to avoid pregnancy through 30 days after the last dose of study medication.
  • Have a negative urine pregnancy test at baseline.
  • Agree to use of the birth control methods listed: an oral contraceptive agent, an intrauterine device (IUD), an implantable contraceptive (e.g., Norplant), or an injectable contraceptive (e.g., Depo-Provera) for at least one month prior to entering the study and will continue its use through at least 30 days after the last dose of the study medication. A barrier method of contraception (e.g., condom or diaphragm with spermicide) while participating in the study and 30 days after the last dose of study medication.
  • Willingness to not use illicit drugs during study period including marijuana.

Exclusion

  • Any unstable medical condition.
  • Unstable angina, myocardial infarction, or coronary angioplasty within the past 3 months or an untreated cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Personal history of seizures.
  • Closed head trauma with any loss of consciousness or amnesia in the last 5 years.
  • A history of closed head trauma with \> 30 minutes of loss of consciousness or amnesia or resulting in skull fracture or subdural hematoma/brain contusion.
  • A history of psychosis, bipolar disorder, bulimia or anorexia nervosa.
  • Current depression as assessed by Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D).
  • Medications that might affect the outcome measures of nicotine reward, cognition, anxiety, and stress will also be a basis for exclusion. These medications include psychotropic drugs (i.e., anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, or stimulant), anti- hypertensive agents (e.g., beta-blockers), and other drugs that can influence the outcome domains.
  • Active substance abuse other than nicotine.
  • Used an investigational drug within the last 30 days.
  • Are currently using a behavioral or pharmacologic tobacco treatment.
  • Use of bupropion or varenicline in the previous 30 days.
  • Current (past 14 days) use of antipsychotic or antidepressant medications.
  • An allergy to bupropion or varenicline.
  • Untreated hypertension or baseline systolic blood pressure \> 180 or diastolic \> 100.
  • Impaired kidney function (creatinine clearance \< 30).
  • Having plans to leave the immediate geographical area within 2 months.
  • Unwillingness or inability to give written informed consent.
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Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

121 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00749658

Start Date

November 1 2008

End Date

September 1 2010

Last Update

November 23 2020

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University of Minnesota, Tobacco Use Research Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55414